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Word of the Day for July 23, 2026: katabay

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1784514308300Katabay_Thumbnail_1500x1000.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><p>noun/adjective</p><p><strong>DEFINITION</strong>: A Tagalog word that translates to “companion,” “steady partner,” or “ally.” It can also mean &quot;cautious&quot; and &quot;calculating.&quot;</p><p>The term served as the Masonic name of Apolinario Mabini in Logia Balagtas in 1892. Mabini is known for being the brains of the revolution. The name reflected his role as a trusted adviser to Emilio Aguinaldo and the revolutionary government during the Philippine Revolution..</p><p><strong>ETYMOLOGY</strong>: Originating from the root word <em>tabay </em>which means “slow,” “careful,” or “deliberate.”</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>W</strong><strong>ORD OF THE DAY</strong>:</p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/regions/2024/7/23/marcos-jr-calls-on-filipino-youth-to-emulate-apolinario-mabini-1020" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Marcos Jr. calls on Filipino youth to emulate Apolinario Mabini</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/2015/9/24/fresh-scoops/epy-quizon-laments-uninformed-remarks-about-apolin-107955" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Epy Quizon laments ‘uninformed’ remarks about Apolinario Mabini in ‘Heneral Luna’</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/blogs/opinions/03/15/23/opinion-mabini-in-my-mind" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">OPINION: Mabini in my mind</a></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new <a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/word-of-the-day" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">WORD OF THE DAY</a> here on <strong>ABS-CBN.com</strong>.</p>

<p>A Tagalog word that translates to “companion,” “steady partner,” or “ally.” It can also mean "cautious" and "calculating." </p>

A Tagalog word that translates to “companion,” “steady partner,” or “ally.” It can also mean "cautious" and "calculating."