Filipino
noun
A person from the Philippines.
My neighbor is a Filipino who moved here from Manila five years ago.
Often appears as...
- filipino community
- filipino culture
adjective
Relating to the Philippines or their language.
She is studying Filipino history at college.
Often appears as...
- filipino language
- filipino cuisine
noun
The national language of the Philippines.
I am trying to learn Filipino in order to communicate with my in-laws more effectively.
Often appears as...
- speak filipino
- understand filipino
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A person from the Philippines.
My neighbor is a Filipino who moved here from Manila five years ago.
Often appears as...
- filipino community
- filipino culture
adjective
Relating to the Philippines or their language.
She is studying Filipino history at college.
Often appears as...
- filipino language
- filipino cuisine
noun
The national language of the Philippines.
I am trying to learn Filipino in order to communicate with my in-laws more effectively.
Often appears as...
- speak filipino
- understand filipino
Usage tips
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Refers to people of the Philippines, highlighting their unique cultural identity.
Filipinos are known for their hospitable nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-specific
The term 'Filipino' includes both Filipino men and Filipino women.
The Filipino community celebrated their traditional festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation Clue
Remember that 'Filipino' is pronounced with an 'f', despite the native name 'Pilipino'.
She has perfected her Filipino pronunciation.
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Refers to people of the Philippines, highlighting their unique cultural identity.
Filipinos are known for their hospitable nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-specific
The term 'Filipino' includes both Filipino men and Filipino women.
The Filipino community celebrated their traditional festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation Clue
Remember that 'Filipino' is pronounced with an 'f', despite the native name 'Pilipino'.
She has perfected her Filipino pronunciation.
Pro Tip 1/3National Identity
Refers to people of the Philippines, highlighting their unique cultural identity.
Filipinos are known for their hospitable nature.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Gender-specific
The term 'Filipino' includes both Filipino men and Filipino women.
The Filipino community celebrated their traditional festival.
Pro Tip 3/3Pronunciation Clue
Remember that 'Filipino' is pronounced with an 'f', despite the native name 'Pilipino'.
She has perfected her Filipino pronunciation.
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Video examples
Venturing into the Heart...
often popular culture about america is section um and i think you know they would also have these experiences that at the time i probably didn't have the language for um and they probably didn't have the language for but they were beginning to reject filipino culture um or they were
Video examples
What is international...
allowing more immigration into wealthy countries would benefit developing countries now this is kind of a controversial topic so we don't tend to talk about it that much but the fact is Filipino migrant workers sent home
Video examples
Venturing into the Heart...
often popular culture about america is section um and i think you know they would also have these experiences that at the time i probably didn't have the language for um and they probably didn't have the language for but they were beginning to reject filipino culture um or they were
Video examples
What is international...
allowing more immigration into wealthy countries would benefit developing countries now this is kind of a controversial topic so we don't tend to talk about it that much but the fact is Filipino migrant workers sent home
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Mark Dacascos
American Actor
My father is Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino; my mother is half-Irish and half-Japanese; Greek last name; born in Hawaii, raised in Germany.
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Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.
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Vincent Rodriguez III
Filipino Actor
Filipino food is not common when compared to your local Chinese food options.
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Lea Salonga
Filipino Actress
It's in your DNA to be a Filipino; how can you just turn your back on it?
Quote examples
Mark Dacascos
American Actor
My father is Chinese, Spanish, and Filipino; my mother is half-Irish and half-Japanese; Greek last name; born in Hawaii, raised in Germany.
Quote examples
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Filipino Statesman
Filipino businessmen must have the ability to compete freely in the global economy.
Quote examples
Vincent Rodriguez III
Filipino Actor
Filipino food is not common when compared to your local Chinese food options.
Quote examples
Lea Salonga
Filipino Actress
It's in your DNA to be a Filipino; how can you just turn your back on it?
Example 1 of 4
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