Pilipino
English edit
Etymology edit
From Tagalog Pilipino, from Spanish filipino.
Proper noun edit
Pilipino
- (dated) The former name of the national language of the Philippines, now officially Filipino.
Usage notes edit
Currently used only as part of the term Original Pilipino Music. Otherwise, the more modern adjective Philippine is also in use.
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Noun edit
Pilipino
- a Filipino
Verb edit
Pilipino
Derived terms edit
Tagalog edit
Etymology edit
Borrowed from Spanish filipino.
Pronunciation edit
- (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /piliˈpino/, [pɪ.lɪˈpi.no]
- Rhymes: -ino
- Syllabification: Pi‧li‧pi‧no
Noun edit
Pilipino (feminine Pilipina, Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)
- A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.
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Adjective edit
Pilipino (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)
- Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people and culture.
- (dated) Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the language of the Philippines.
Proper noun edit
Pilipino (Baybayin spelling ᜉᜒᜎᜒᜉᜒᜈᜓ)
- The former name of the national language of the Philippines, now officially Filipino.
- Synonym: Tagalog