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    Ulungbayan (en. Head of the town)

    oo-long-bah-yan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A term for the main leader or head of a town.
    He is the head of the town who serves as a mediator for the people.
    Siya ang ulungbayan ng kanilang lugar na nagsisilbing tagapamagitan sa mga tao.
    The center of governance of a local government.
    The head of the town decides the important issues of the town.
    Ang ulungbayan ang nagpapasya sa mga mahahalagang isyu ng bayan.
    A symbol of unity and leadership in a community.
    As the head of the town, he promoted projects for everyone's welfare.
    Bilang ulungbayan, kanyang isinulong ang mga proyekto para sa kapakanan ng lahat.

    Etymology

    from the words 'head' and 'town', meaning the leader or source of the town.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    a head of the town
    a primary leader of the town.
    isang ulungbayan

    Related Words

    government
    the system of leadership and association of leaders in a community.
    pamahalaan
    community
    a group of people living in a specific area.
    komunidad

    Slang Meanings

    townie
    He's the townie here, really familiar with the locals.
    Siya yung ulungbayan dito, sanay na sanay na sa mga tao.
    neighborhood regular
    Oh, I know that neighborhood regular, he's always outside.
    Nako, kilala ko na yung ulungbayan, lagi siyang nasa labas.
    local
    That local, he's one of us.
    Yung ulungbayan na yun, kababayan natin yun.