Filipino

See also: filipino

English

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Etymology

From Spanish Filipino m, from Spanish Filipinas (Philippines); from Spanish Felipe, attributed to the King of Spain.

Pronunciation

  • (US) IPA(key): /fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/
  • (Philippine) IPA(key): /piliˈpino/
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Noun

Filipino (countable and uncountable, plural Filipinos)

  1. (uncountable) A Philippine language used in the Philippines, based on Tagalog, also known as Manileño.
    Synonym: Pilipino
  2. (countable) A native or inhabitant of the Philippines, especially a male.

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Adjective

Filipino (not comparable)

  1. Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people.
    Synonym: Philippine
  2. Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the language of the Philippines.

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Tagalog

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.liˈpi.no/

Proper noun

Filipino

  1. Tagalog

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