Bihilante (en. Vigilante)

bi-hi-lan-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who administers their own justice by fighting crime, usually without the permission of the law.
The vigilante operates in the dark to catch criminals and uphold justice.
Ang bihilante ay kumikilos sa dilim upang hulihin ang mga kriminal at itaguyod ang hustisya.
A group of people who work together to combat crime in their community.
They formed a vigilante group to protect their neighborhood from wrongdoers.
Nagtayo sila ng isang bihilante na grupo upang protektahan ang kanilang barangay laban sa mga masasamang loob.
An individual taking personal measures to maintain safety and order.
The vigilante not only relies on the police but also takes action for his own safety.
Ang bihilante ay hindi lamang umaasa sa pulisya kundi kumikilos din para sa kanyang sariling kaligtasan.

Etymology

from the English word 'vigilante'

Common Phrases and Expressions

vigilante justice
taking justice into one's own hands
bihilante na katarungan
vigilantes in the neighborhood
people who monitor the security of their community
mga bihilante sa barangay

Related Words

justice
The principle of fair treatment that grants rights to every individual.
hustisya
crime
An act or deed that violates the law.
krimen
police
Agents who enforce the law and protect citizens.
pulis

Slang Meanings

A person who acts as a law enforcer in their own way.
He's like a vigilante, coming up with ways to defend himself from bad people.
Parang bihilante siya, nag-imbento ng paraan para ipagtanggol ang sarili mula sa mga masasamang tao.
A person who tends to meddle in problems even if they are not involved.
That group is like vigilantes, always intervening in other people's issues.
Parang bihilante yung grupo na yun, laging nakikialam sa mga isyu ng iba.
Sometimes used as a term for those who seek justice when laws are not followed.
Those organizing rallies for justice are like vigilantes themselves.
Yung mga nag-oorganisa ng mga rally para sa hustisya, parang sila na rin yung mga bihilante.