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    Kabisilya (en. Chief)

    /ka-bi-si-lya/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person with a high position or serving as a leader in a group or community.
    He is the chief of our barangay.
    Siya ang kabisilya ng aming barangay.
    A local leader, usually with authority in a specific field.
    The chief of the fishermen set rules for the conservation of marine resources.
    Ang kabisilya ng mga mangingisda ay nagbigay ng mga patakaran para sa pangangalaga ng yamang-dagat.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'cabecilla' meaning leader or chief.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    chief of the barangay
    Leader of a community or local government.
    kabisilya ng barangay

    Related Words

    leader
    A person responsible for leading and managing a group.
    pinuno

    Slang Meanings

    A clique or group of friends.
    Come on, clique, let's hang out later!
    Sama na kayo, kabisilya, mag-hangout tayo mamaya!
    A group of people who stick together, like a squad.
    I always hang out with my crew at school.
    Laging kasama ang kabisilya ko sa school.
    A global style of friendship.
    Our crew is like family now.
    Ang kabisilya namin ay parang pamilya na rin.