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    Punungbayan (en. Town)

    pu-nung-ba-yan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A town that is considered more prominent or a center of a region.
    The Town is known for national celebrations.
    Ang Punungbayan ay kilala sa mga pambansang pagdiriwang.
    A place where people live and have governments.
    The Town has its own council of officials.
    Ang Punungbayan ay may sariling konseho ng mga tagapamahala.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'punong' meaning 'head' or 'leader' and 'bayan' referring to 'community' or 'locality.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Town of heroes
    A town famous for its heroes or leaders that originated here.
    Punungbayan ng mga bayani

    Related Words

    town
    A term that refers to a community or local populace.
    bayan
    town mayor
    Leader of a town or barangay.
    punong bayan

    Slang Meanings

    a town that's a poverty-stricken area
    Our balikbayan, it's a town filled with unemployed people.
    Yung balikbayan namin, punungbayan sa mga walang trabaho.
    a place that is cramped or crowded
    The market was so packed with people earlier!
    Sobrang punungbayan ng mga tao sa palengke kanina!