Filipino
1 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Filipino, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person from the Philippines, or someone descended from Philippine ancestry.
Etymology
From Spanish filipino, formed from the name Felipe, referring to Las Islas Filipinas ("the Philippine Islands") — named after King Philip II of Spain.
Full origin of Filipino →Frequently asked questions
What does “Filipino” mean?
The word “Filipino” means a person from the Philippines, or someone descended from Philippine ancestry. In plain terms, someone or something from the Philippines.
How do you pronounce “Filipino”?
“Filipino” is pronounced fee-lee-PEENO (/fɪlɪˈpinoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Filipino” in a sentence?
Here is “Filipino” used in a sentence: “Many Filipinos work abroad and send money home to their families.”
What part of speech is “Filipino”?
Depending on how it is used, “Filipino” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “Filipino” come from?
The word “Filipino” comes from Spanish. From Spanish filipino, formed from the name Felipe, referring to Las Islas Filipinas ("the Philippine Islands") — named after King Philip II of Spain.
Is “Filipino” a common word?
“Filipino” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Filipino” have?
“Filipino” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person from the Philippines, or someone descended from Philippine ancestry.
What is the difference between Filipino and Philippine?
Filipino is most commonly used to describe people, their descendants, and cultural identity, as in "a Filipino chef," while Philippine is typically used as an adjective for official, geographic, or institutional references, as in "the Philippine government." In practice the two overlap, but Filipino carries the stronger sense of national and cultural identity.
Is Filipino always capitalized?
Yes, Filipino is capitalized because it is a proper adjective and noun derived from the country name Philippines, referring to its people, culture, or language.
Can Filipino refer to someone born outside the Philippines?
Yes. Filipino can refer to a person from the Philippines or to someone descended from Philippine ancestry, so it also applies to people of Philippine descent born or living elsewhere.