1. Council or Assembly: This is the most common meaning. It refers to a legislative body or council, similar to a city council or a parliament. Examples include:
* Sangguniang Panlungsod: City Council
* Sangguniang Panlalawigan: Provincial Board
* Sangguniang Bayan: Municipal Council
* Sangguniang Barangay: Barangay Council (the smallest administrative unit in the Philippines)
2. Reference: It can also mean "reference" or "consultation." For example:
* Sanggunian ng mga batas: Reference to the laws
* Sanggunian sa wika: Reference to the language
3. Consultation: It can also mean "consultation" or "discussion." For example:
* Magkaroon ng sanggunian: To have a consultation
The specific meaning of "sanggunian" will be clear based on the context of the sentence or discussion.