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tanod

tanod noun: a low-level law enforcement officer.

Noun

tanod (plural tanods)

  1. (Philippines) A low-level law enforcement officer.
    • 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.1993 October 1, People vs. Joya, “Supreme Court Advanced Decisions”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name), page 129
    • The barangay tanods are civilians who enforce peace and order in the locality.2001, Kate Kirk, A Guide to Los Baños for IRRI International Staff & Families, page 51

Forms of tanod

pluraltanods

Origin of tanod

Borrowed from Tagalog tanod.

Questions about tanod

What does tanod mean?
Tanod means a low-level law enforcement officer.
What part of speech is tanod?
Tanod is a noun.
What is the plural of tanod?
The plural of tanod is tanods.

Words near tanod in the dictionary

  1. tanoa
  2. tanoak
  3. tanoaks
  4. Tanoan
  5. tanoas
  6. tanod
  7. tanods
  8. tanomastat
  9. tanooki
  10. tanookis
  11. tanorexia

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