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philology in Tagalog

palawikaan

UK/fɪˈlɒl.ə.d͡ʒɪ//fɪˈlɑ.lə.d͡ʒi/

philology in Tagalog: palawikaan. In English, philology means the humanistic study of texts and their languages, especially ancient or classical languages.

Tagalog words for philology

philology
palawikaan

English meaning of philology

  1. noun The humanistic study of texts and their languages, especially ancient or classical languages.
  2. noun Historical or comparative linguistics.
  3. noun Love and study of learning and literature, broadly speaking.

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Questions about philology in Tagalog

What is the meaning of philology in Tagalog?
Philology in Tagalog is palawikaan.
Ano ang philology sa Tagalog?
Philology: palawikaan.
What does philology mean in English?
Philology means the humanistic study of texts and their languages, especially ancient or classical languages.

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