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Meaning of tanod | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A low-level law enforcement officer.

Philippines

Examples

“Barangay tanod Senando Dulce testified that on the night of April 28, 1984, he was conducting the 'ronda' with two other companions, Alejandro Senica and Francisco Cases.”
“The barangay tanods are civilians who enforce peace and order in the locality.”
“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.”

CEFR level

B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

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