The spelling of the word "paigc" is an unusual one, but it can be explained through the use of phonetics. In IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet), "paigc" can be transcribed as /peɪdʒ/, with the "p" sounding like the letter "pee," the "a" sounding like the "ay" in "day," the "i" sounding like the "i" in "bit," the "g" sounding like the "j" in "joy," and the "c" remaining silent. This transcription shows that the word is pronounced as "page" with a soft "j" sound at the end.
The term "PAIGC" stands for the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde, which is a political party founded in 1956. Its etymology is derived from the initial letters of its name in Portuguese, Partido Africano da Independência da Guiné e Cabo Verde.