Filipino

or fil·i·pi·no

[ fil-uh-pee-noh ]

adjective

1. of or relating to inhabitants of the Philippines or to people of Philippine origin or descent; Philippine:

   Filipino immigrants living and working in Hawaii.

noun

, plural Fil·i·pi·nos.

1. Sometimes Offensive. an inhabitant of the Philippines or a person of Philippine origin or descent.
2. Pilipino.

Filipino

/ ˌfɪlɪˈpiːnəʊ /

noun

1. -nos a native or inhabitant of the Philippines Also (feminine)Filipina
2. another name for Tagalog

adjective

1. of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants

Sensitive Note

Use as a noun in reference to a person (e.g., “a Filipino”) is sometimes considered offensive.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Filipino¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish, derived from (las Islas) Filipinas “the Philippine Islands”; Philippines

Example Sentences

When she gets sworn in next month, she will become the first L.A. council member of Filipino heritage and District 14’s first female and first LGBTQ+ representative.

From Los Angeles Times

The political novice will be the first Filipino American on the council.

From Los Angeles Times

If that trend holds, she will become the first Filipino American to serve on the council.

From Los Angeles Times

If Tuesday’s results hold, she will be the city’s first Filipino American council member, besting a Latino politician who has served as an assemblymember and leader of the state senate.

From Los Angeles Times

Jurado, 34, has been looking to make history by becoming the first Filipino American on the council.

From Los Angeles Times