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    Munisipyo (en. Municipality)

    /mu.ni.sip.jo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A political unit that encompasses a community or town.
    The municipality has its own government.
    Ang munisipyo ay may sariling pamahalaan.
    An administrative district in a province consisting of a town and possibly barangays.
    The municipality of San Pedro is known for its celebrations.
    Ang munisipyo ng San Pedro ay kilala sa kanilang mga pagdiriwang.
    A unit of local government under a province.
    There are laws that exist in each municipality that must be followed.
    May mga batas na umiiral sa bawat munisipyo na dapat sundin.

    Etymology

    Spanish word: municipio

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    municipality of towns
    Refers to similar places or administrative units.
    munisipyo ng mga bayan
    municipal government
    The local government that administers the municipality.
    gobyerno ng munisipyo

    Related Words

    barangay
    The smallest unit of local government in the Philippines.
    barangay
    province
    A larger unit that contains municipalities.
    lalawigan

    Slang Meanings

    to think or ponder
    I was pondering while walking around the town.
    Nag-muni-muni ako habang naglalakad sa bayan.
    like a local government
    It feels like we're a local government, there's so much that needs fixing.
    Parang mama-municipyo na tayo, ang daming kailangan ayusin.
    a gathering place or social hub
    Sometimes, it feels like a social hub at the municipal hall.
    Minsan, parang bayan-bayan na sa munisipyo.