filipino

/fɪˈlɪpiːnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person from the Philippines, or of Filipino descent.

“The Filipino community in the city organized a cultural festival to celebrate their heritage.”

2. adjective

Relating to the Philippines or its people, culture, or language.

“The Filipino dish, adobo, is a staple in many Philippine households.”

3. noun

A person of mixed Filipino and another ancestry, often referring to a person of Filipino and American descent.

“As a Filipino-American, she struggled to balance her two cultures and identities.”

Synonyms

  • Filipino-American
  • Pinoy

Antonyms

  • non-Filipino