neˈɣɾito

Definitions

1. noun

A member of an indigenous people of the Philippines, specifically one of the ethnic groups native to the island of Luzon.

“The community of negritos on the island worked together to preserve their cultural heritage.”

2. adjective

Describing something that is small in size, especially referring to small people or things.

“The negrito figurines were delicately carved to represent the miniature people in the story.”