Visayas
Visayas
Visayas (pronounced vi-SAY-as) is a group of islands in the central part of the Philippines. The term "Visayas" comes from the name of the 7th-century thalassocratic empire, the Kedatuan of Madja-as, which was centered in the islands.
Etymology
The name "Visayas" is derived from the name of the Kedatuan of Madja-as, a historical polity that existed in the region during the 7th century. The term "Madja-as" is believed to mean "high up" or "place of the high ones" in the local language.
Related Terms
- Kedatuan of Madja-as: A historical polity that existed in the Visayas region during the 7th century.
- Philippines: The country where the Visayas region is located.
- Thalassocracy: A state with primarily maritime realms—an empire at sea, such as the Kedatuan of Madja-as.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Visayas
- Wikipedia's article - Visayas
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