Filipino
noun
Fil·i·pi·no
ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō 
plural Filipinos
1
: a native of the Philippine Islands
2
: a citizen of the Republic of the Philippines
3
: the Tagalog-based official language of the Republic of the Philippines
Filipino
adjective
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At the same time, the state had long been a destination for immigrants of color—Mexican, Filipino, and Japanese, among others—all vital to the agricultural industry that has always drawn foreign workers.
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Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The campaign also has staged events with Filipino civic groups in the district, which is 61% Latino and nearly 15% Asian.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The columns ran in the World Journal, which serves Chinese Americans; the Asian Journal, which serves Filipino Americans; Yonhap News Agency, which serves Korean Americans; The Juggernaut, which serves South Asians; and Việt Báo Daily News, which serves Vietnamese Americans.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Kabayan wines aspire to bridge cultural divides by introducing Filipino flavors and traditions to a broader audience.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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Eladio B. Bobadilla / Made By History, TIME, 5 Nov. 2024
The campaign also has staged events with Filipino civic groups in the district, which is 61% Latino and nearly 15% Asian.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
The columns ran in the World Journal, which serves Chinese Americans; the Asian Journal, which serves Filipino Americans; Yonhap News Agency, which serves Korean Americans; The Juggernaut, which serves South Asians; and Việt Báo Daily News, which serves Vietnamese Americans.
—Yash Roy, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024
Kabayan wines aspire to bridge cultural divides by introducing Filipino flavors and traditions to a broader audience.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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“Filipino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Filipino. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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Filipino
noun
Fil·i·pi·no
ˌfil-ə-ˈpē-nō
plural Filipinos
: a person born or living in the Philippines
Filipino
adjective
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