Manilaman

noun

Ma·​nila·​man
plural Manilamen
: a native of the Philippines
especially : a sailor hailing from Manila, Philippines
a nondescript crew such as lascars or Manilamen Herman Melville

Word History

Etymology

Manila, Philippines + English man

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“Manilaman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Manilaman. Accessed 15 Dec. 2024.

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