barangay means the smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 84 out of 100.
barangay is pronounced /bɐ.ɾɐŋˈɡaɪ̯/.
noun
- The smallest local government unit in the Philippines, a subdivision of a city or municipality.“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.”