Sindikato (en. Syndicate)

sin-di-ka-to

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An organization of workers aimed at promoting their interests.
They formed a syndicate to fight for their rights.
Bumuo sila ng isang sindikato upang ipaglaban ang kanilang mga karapatan.
A group that collectively manages a business or activity.
The business syndicate planned a large project in the city.
Ang sindikato ng mga negosyante ay nagplano ng isang malaking proyekto sa lungsod.
A criminal organization engaged in illegal activities.
The drug syndicate was caught by the authorities.
Ang sindikato ng droga ay nahuli ng mga awtoridad.

Etymology

From Spanish 'sindicato'

Common Phrases and Expressions

workers' syndicate
An organization that defends the rights of workers.
sindikato ng mga manggagawa

Related Words

union
An organization of people for a collective purpose usually related to work.
union

Slang Meanings

Group of people working together for illegal activities
That syndicate is known by everyone because of their operations.
Yung sindikato na 'yon, kilala sa lahat dahil sa kanilang mga operasyon.
Gossip or chit-chat of people in the corner
We're a syndicate of friends at the corner, always chatting about the news.
Sindikato na kami ng mga tropa sa kanto, lagi kaming nag-uusap ng mga balita.
Group of people united for a common goal, even if it's illegal
They established a syndicate that quickly reached different countries.
Nagtayo sila ng sindikato na agad umabot sa iba’t ibang bansa.