Pilipino

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Tagalog Pilipino, from Spanish filipino.

Proper noun[edit]

Pilipino

  1. (dated) The former name of the national language of the Philippines, now officially Filipino.

Usage notes[edit]

Currently used only as part of the term Original Pilipino Music. Otherwise, the more modern adjective Philippine is also in use.

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Hawaiian[edit]

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Noun[edit]

Pilipino

  1. a Filipino

Verb[edit]

Pilipino

  1. (stative) Philippine, Filipino

Derived terms[edit]

Tagalog[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Spanish filipino.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

Pilipino (feminine Pilipina, Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)

  1. a Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male
    Synonyms: Filipino, Pinoy

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Adjective[edit]

Pilipino (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)

  1. (relational) of the Philippines or its people and culture
    Synonyms: Filipino, Pinoy
  2. (dated, relational) of Tagalog, the language of the Philippines

Proper noun[edit]

Pilipino (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)

  1. the former name of the national language of the Philippines, now officially Filipino
    Synonym: Tagalog