Filipina

noun

Fil·​i·​pi·​na ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-nə How to pronounce Filipina (audio)
: a Filipino girl or woman

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At the Miami Open, the Filipina ace made international headlines by knocking off Madison Keys and Iga Świątek, two of the top five players in the world. Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 Korean, Chinese, Filipina and South Asian American women face the highest risk of breast cancer. Claire Wang, NBC News, 20 Oct. 2024 The Filipina actress is also a mother of four, per the Manila Bulletin. 06 of 12 Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie Maisie Richardson-Sellers plays Wolfie in the series. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025 Related article Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala stuns five-time grand slam champion Iga Świątek to reach Miami Open semifinals Despite losing, Eala wore a beaming smile on her face before walking off the court, with the crowd applauding her for a memorable run. Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Filipina

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Filipina was in 1899

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“Filipina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Filipina. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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Filipina

noun
Fil·​i·​pi·​na ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-nə How to pronounce Filipina (audio)
: a Filipino girl or woman
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