Filipino
noun
Fil·i·pi·no
ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 
plural Filipinos
1
: a native of the Philippine Islands
2
: a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines
3
: the Tagalog-based official language of the Republic of the Philippines
Filipino
adjective
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The writer-director Zulkarnain Azhar’s film was inspired by the real-life Lahad Datu standoff in 2013, when a Filipino group tried to claim the contested area.
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Philippines: Wearing polka dots and eating round fruits To ensure a happy new year, the Filipino community believes that wearing round shapes (such as polka dots!) promotes prosperity and good luck.
—Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
He was also excited by the opportunity to make his mark as a Filipino chef in the city.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
And, Filipino or not, you are always invited to sing along.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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Robert Daniels, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Philippines: Wearing polka dots and eating round fruits To ensure a happy new year, the Filipino community believes that wearing round shapes (such as polka dots!) promotes prosperity and good luck.
—Chris Ciolli, AFAR Media, 23 Dec. 2024
He was also excited by the opportunity to make his mark as a Filipino chef in the city.
—Sara Rosenthal, The Denver Post, 17 Dec. 2024
And, Filipino or not, you are always invited to sing along.
—Acacia Gabriel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Filipino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Filipino. Accessed 8 Jan. 2025.
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Filipino
noun
Fil·i·pi·no
ˌfil-ə-ˈpē-nō
plural Filipinos
: a person born or living in the Philippines
Filipino
adjective
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