Kulasiman (en. Tribal leader)

/ku.la.si.man/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term for two classes of higher social status, often used in communities.
He was proclaimed the kulasiman of their barangay.
Siya ay itinanghal bilang kulasiman ng kanilang barangay.

Etymology

From the word 'kulas' meaning a tribe or group of people assigned to a particular place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tribal leader of the town
The person who leads or guides the community.
Kulasiman ng bayan

Related Words

tribe
A group of people sharing a common culture or characteristics.
tribo

Slang Meanings

Person who is a vagrant or homeless.
The kulasiman at the corner is being looked for by people.
Yung mga kulasiman sa kanto, hinahanap ng mga tao.
A slang referring to someone who loves to party or is rowdy.
Roni is so lively, like a kulasiman at the dance floor!
Ang saya-saya ni Roni, parang kulasiman sa sayawan!