Filipino
pronunciation
How to pronounce Filipino in British English:
UK [ˌfɪlɪˈpi:nəʊ]
How to pronounce Filipino in American English:
US [ˌfɪlɪˈpinoʊ]
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- Noun:
- a native or inhabitant of the Philippines
- official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs
Word Origin
- Filipino (n.)
- 1898 (fem. Filipina), Spanish, from las Islas Filipinas "the Philippine Islands" (see Philippines).
Example
- 1. Whether to wear them now has stirred up some debate among filipino men .
- 2. Filipino cover bands are legendary for their pitch-perfect renditions of western pop songs .
- 3. In hong kong , officials and residents questioned how filipino authorities had handled the hostage situation .
- 4. Also monday , filipino anti-crime activists placed flowers at the site of the carnage in a manila park .
- 5. Filipino authorities have appealed to the international community for assistance , as more storms are expected to hit soon .