pakawan

/pɑˈkɑwɑn/

Definitions

1. noun

A traditional Filipino term for a truce or pact between two or more groups, often marked by a symbolic gesture such as the exchange of a knife.

“The rival tribes agreed to a pakawan to put an end to their long-standing feud and work together for the betterment of their community.”

Synonyms

  • pact
  • truce

Antonyms

  • conflict
  • hostility