banka
- A traditional Filipino outrigger canoe, often used for fishing and transportation. nounThe fishermen set out early in the morning on their banka to catch the day's haul.Tourists enjoyed a scenic ride along the coast in a brightly painted banka.
- A colloquial term for a bank or financial institution in some languages, especially in South Asian contexts. nounHe went to the banka to deposit his paycheck.The banka offers various loan options for small businesses.