Filipina

noun

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

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Evelyn, a Filipina caregiver sheltering with her three children beneath the Central Bus Station, declined to give her last name out of fear of deportation. — Theia Chatelle, Sun Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2026 The Miami Open run also placed her in the WTA’s top 100 for the first time — another first for a Filipina. — Ryan Brennan march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026 During her time in the Philippines, Reyes also interviewed Let Dimzon, who is a former player of the Filipina National Team. — Jackie Gutierrez, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Filipina

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Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Filipina was in 1899

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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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