what does it mean when someone tags you on facebook

i get tagged a lot on facebook by people i follow or members of groups i'm member of, but i don't know what it means...can anyone explain what it means?

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TheRealBarbossa · 36-40, T

It means their posts don't get enough attention on their own so they tag everyone to make sure everyone sees it and hopefully likes or comments on it.