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    Polisya (en. Police)

    po-lis-ya

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An agency responsible for maintaining order and security in a community.
    The police work to protect citizens from crime.
    Ang polisya ay nagtatrabaho upang protektahan ang mga mamamayan mula sa krimen.
    Individuals who work in this agency with the duty to enforce the law.
    Police personnel are trained to handle crime situations.
    Ang mga tauhan ng polisya ay sinanay upang humawak ng mga sitwasyon ng krimen.
    A safety system related to activities that maintain peace.
    The police have programs to prevent crime in schools.
    Ang polisya ay may mga programa upang maiwasan ang krimen sa mga paaralan.

    Etymology

    derived from the English word 'police'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Call of the police
    Call for police assistance in emergencies.
    Tawag ng polisya
    Traffic police
    Police on duty on public roads to enforce laws.
    Pulis sa kalsada

    Related Words

    criminal
    A person who violates the law.
    kriminal
    law
    Regulations enforced by the government to maintain order.
    batas

    Slang Meanings

    police, but in a funny or ironic way
    There goes the police, drag racing again!
    Ayun na ang polisya, nag-drag race na naman!
    in slang, a cool jargon for police
    The police are chill, I don't know why you guys are worried.
    Chill lang ang polisya, di ko alam kung bakit nag-aalala kayo.
    police gang, part of the crew
    The squad's here, ready for fun!
    Nandiyan na ang polisya, ready na sa saya!