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.