Munisipyo

city hall; town hall; municipal hall; mayor office; local government officenoun

Alternative meanings

City hall, town hall, municipal hall, or local government office where municipal administration works and public paperwork is handled.

Pronunciation

moo-nee-SIP-yoh

Root and affixes

Loanword from Spanish municipio. In Cebuano it usually refers to the municipal building or municipal hall, though in context it can also refer to the municipal administration.

Variants or conjugations

municipality; municipal government; town; local government; town hall; mayor office

Related words and expressions

town; government; mayor; mayor office; capitol; barangay

Meaning and usage notes

For alcaldía as the local government building, munisipyo is the most direct option. For the specific mayor office, opisina sa mayor or opisina sa alkalde can be used.