Synonyms for

Filipino

Verb / ˌfɪlʌˈpi:nəʊ / Another word for filipino — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person from or of Filipino descent.

Synonyms & similar words

philippine filipino Pinoy Filipina/o Pilipino Islander Malay Malayan Bisayan Cebuano Ilocano Tagalog Visayan Waray-Waray Kapampangan Bicolano

Common collocations

  • Filipino culture
  • Filipino people
  • Filipino cuisine
  • Filipino language
  • Filipino history
  • Filipino diaspora
  • Filipino values
  • Filipino identity

Word family

adjective Filipino

Usage note

Filipino is an adjective referring to people or things from the Philippines. It is also used as a noun to refer to the language of the Philippines.

Example sentences

  1. My neighbor is a Filipino and he always invites me to eat pancit.
  2. The Filipino community in our town is very active in cultural events.
  3. My favorite Filipino dish is chicken adobo.
  4. I love watching Filipino movies because they have great stories.
  5. A lot of Filipinos work in the healthcare industry.

Quotes

  • I am Filipino, and I will always be proud of it. - Manny Pacquiao
  • Filipinos are survivors. - Lea Salonga
  • Being Filipino, we have to work twice as hard. - Bruno Mars

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