noun
Moro
MAW-roh
Moro (noun) means a member of the Muslim population native to the southern Philippines, especially Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. Example: “The Moro communities of Mindanao have their own distinct history and culture.”
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A member of the Muslim population native to the southern Philippines, especially Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago.
"The Moro communities of Mindanao have their own distinct history and culture."
How to use Moro
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for Muslim Filipino peoples, mainly from Mindanao and the Sulu region in the southern Philippines.
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Etymology
From Spanish moro ("Moor"), applied by Spanish colonizers to Muslim Filipinos; the same root as the English word "Moor."
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What does “Moro” mean?
The word “Moro” means a member of the Muslim population native to the southern Philippines, especially Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago. In plain terms, a term for Muslim Filipino peoples, mainly from Mindanao and the Sulu region in the southern Philippines.
How do you pronounce “Moro”?
“Moro” is pronounced MAW-roh (/ˈmɔɹoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Moro” in a sentence?
Here is “Moro” used in a sentence: “The Moro communities of Mindanao have their own distinct history and culture.”
What part of speech is “Moro”?
“Moro” is a noun.
Where does the word “Moro” come from?
The word “Moro” comes from Spanish. From Spanish moro ("Moor"), applied by Spanish colonizers to Muslim Filipinos; the same root as the English word "Moor.".
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