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    Konstabularyo (en. Constabulary)

    /kon-sta-bu-lar-yo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of police force primarily focused on rural areas.
    The constabulary has the duty to enforce the law in the villages.
    Ang konstabularyo ay may tungkuling magpatupad ng batas sa mga nayon.
    An organized force responsible for maintaining order and security.
    Members of the constabulary are assigned to public events.
    Ang mga miyembro ng konstabularyo ay nakatalaga sa mga pampublikong kaganapan.
    A military force tasked with security in times of unrest.
    In wartime, the constabulary assists regular armed forces.
    Sa panahon ng digmaan, ang konstabularyo ay tumutulong sa mga regular na armadong pwersa.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish word 'constabulario', meaning a type of military or police force.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    constabulary of the Philippines
    The primary police force in the Philippines with law enforcement duties.
    konstabularyo ng Pilipinas

    Related Words

    policeman
    A person who works in the national police force responsible for maintaining order.
    pulis
    law
    Rules or regulations enforced by the government.
    batas

    Slang Meanings

    Police, or cops who like to watch or interfere.
    They're like the constabulary, always around to reprimand me.
    Parang konstabularyo yun, palaging nandiyan para mag-sita sakin.
    Becomes a topic of conversation due to strict enforcement.
    The rules here are so stringent, it’s like a constabulary battle on the ground.
    Sobrang stringent ng mga patakaran dito, parang konstabularyo na ang labanan sa lupa.
    Description of people who are overly observant or vigilant.
    Don't be a constabulary, just relax at this party.
    Huwag kang maging konstabularyo, relax ka lang sa party na ito.