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Definition of pampanga
pampanga
/pɑːmˈpɑːŋɡə/
Pam · pan · ga
Adjective:Kapampangan
pampanga Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A province located in the Central Luzon region of the Philippines, historically significant during the Spanish colonial period and widely celebrated as the culinary capital of the country.
Example
"During our trip to the Philippines, we drove north from Manila to Pampanga specifically to experience its renowned traditional cuisine."
• Rhymes for pampanga
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Kapampangan word 'pangpang', meaning 'riverbank' or 'shore', as early native settlements were historically located along the banks of the Pampanga River. The Spanish colonial government officially designated it as the province of La Pampanga in 1571.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pampanga. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pampanga