barangay

What it means

1. PhilippinesThe smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.

   The victim is always addressed as the "datu" or rich man of their Barangay and enjoyed an economic ascendancy over Marcelino, a mere barangay tanod.

   2021, Deogenes Nambayan Agellon, Criminal Law Case Digests

   2 more examples

   Because of this active involvement of the civilian and other auxiliary units (e.g. barangay tanod), the police are able to devote their time and resources to the control and prevention of serious crimes.

   1987, Marcelo M. Orense, Nelia R. Marquez, Philippine Yearbook, page 77

   The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) shall establish and administer an appropriate system under which the punong barangay, the members of the sangguniang barangay, the barangay secretary, the barangay treasurer, and the members of the brangay tanod shall enjoy insurance coverage as provided in this Code and other pertinent laws.

   1991 October 28, “Miscellaneous and Final Provisions”, in Official Gazette: Republic of the Philippines, volume 87, number 43, page 263

   Synonyms: barrio

2. PhilippinesalternativerareAlternative form of balangay (“a type of boat”).

In a sentence

Because of this active involvement of the civilian and other auxiliary units (e.g. barangay tanod), the police are able to devote their time and resources to the control and prevention of serious crimes.

1987, Marcelo M. Orense, Nelia R. Marquez, Philippine Yearbook, page 77

Where it comes from

1. Tagalogbalangay
2. Philippine Spanishbarangay
3. Englishbarangay

Borrowed from Philippine Spanish barangay, from Tagalog balangay.