Philippine

American  

[fil-uh-peen, fil-uh-peen] / ˈfɪl əˌpin, ˌfɪl əˈpin /

adjective

1. of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants; Filipino.

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Philippine British  

/ ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn /

adjective

1. another word for Filipino

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Other Word Forms

• anti-Philippine adjective
• pro-Philippine adjective

Example Sentences

Philippine Navy spokesman Rear Adm Roy Vincent Trinidad said Filipino troops had seized 10 bottles of cyanide from sampan boats allegedly launched from Chinese fishing vessels in February, July and October last year.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Bini — first formed under the Philippine media giant ABS-CBN series “Star Hunt Academy” — released its debut album in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The Philippine government this week declared a state of national energy emergency, saying the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is resulting in “imminent danger” to the country’s energy supply.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

Last year, Philippine telecom operator Globe Telecom said it completed the sale of 6,945 towers in phases and raised $1.5 billion as part of its monetization strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

There have been rumors that wealthy people in the Philippines who own private estates in the rain forest have been importing African animals illegally, releasing them into the Philippine jungle, and hunting them.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston