From root: lipon
Usage Note
Lipunan is the standard term used to describe society or the general community. It is frequently used in educational and political discussions to refer to social structures.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang malinis na lipunan. "
Natural Translation
A clean society is important.
Literal Translation
Important the clean society.
" Dapat tayong tumulong sa ating lipunan. "
Natural Translation
We should help our society.
Literal Translation
Should we help in our society.
" Ang edukasyon ang isa sa mga pundasyon na nagpapanatiling matatag at maunlad ang ating lipunan. "
Natural Translation
Education is one of the foundations that keep our society stable and progressive.
Literal Translation
The education the one of the plural foundation that keeps stable and progressive the our society.
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