Madlangtao (en. General public)

mad-lang-ta-o

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to people in general.
The general public gathered at the plaza for the celebration.
Ang mga madlangtao ay nagtipon sa plaza para sa pagdiriwang.
The masses or common people not part of the wealthy or powerful.
The government should consider the opinions of the general public.
Dapat isaalang-alang ng pamahalaan ang opinyon ng madlangtao.
Commonly used term describing the population in a social context.
The general public is often referred to as 'the masses' in speeches.
Ang madlangtao ay malimit na tinatawag na 'masa' sa mga talumpati.

Etymology

The term 'madlangtao' originates from 'mga tao' referring to the masses or common people.

Common Phrases and Expressions

for the general public
to benefit the people in general
para sa madlangtao
voice of the general public
opinion or sentiment of people in general
boses ng madlangtao

Related Words

democracy
A political system where the power originates from the citizens.
demokrasya
society
The entirety of people in a specific area or event.
lipunan

Slang Meanings

people on the street or seen in public
The madlangtao is here now in the plaza, so many people!
Ang madlangtao ay nandito ngayon sa plaza, ang daming tao!
the masses or ordinary people
It's okay, this show is for the madlangtao.
Ayos lang yan, para sa madlangtao ang show na ito.
a crowd of people gathering together
At the concert, the madlangtao shined with joy.
Sa concert, ang madlangtao ay naginingning sa kasiyahan.