baybayon

Baybayon is a term of Philippine origin, most commonly referring to the shoreline or coastal area. It is widely used in Filipino languages, particularly in the Visayas and Mindanao regions, to denote the land adjacent to the sea. The word can also be used more broadly to describe a beach, a riverside, or any area bordering a body of water.

In a more figurative sense, "baybayon" can sometimes refer to the edge or outskirts of a community, implying a place less developed or more exposed. However, its primary and most literal meaning remains that of a coastline. Coastal communities in the Philippines often have "baybayon" as a central feature, influencing their livelihoods, culture, and daily life. Fishing, tourism, and various forms of coastal resource management are directly tied to the baybayon. The term is a fundamental part of the vocabulary for describing geography and environments in the Philippines.