Filipino
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Fil·i·pi·no
/ ˌfiləˈpēnō/
(also Pil·i·pi·no)
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adj.
of or relating to the Philippines, the Filipinos, or their language.
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n.
(pl. -nos)
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(fem. Fil·i·pi·na
/ ˌfiləˈpēnə/ )
a native or national of the Philippines, or a person of Filipino descent.
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the national language of the Philippines, a standardized form of Tagalog.
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Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 2/19/1990; ; 700+ words
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Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 4/28/2003; ; 700+ words
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