Pilipino

noun

Pi·​li·​pi·​no ˌpi-lə-ˈpē-(ˌ)nō How to pronounce Pilipino (audio)
ˌpē-

Examples of Pilipino in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Park’s opponent, Erin Darling, was endorsed by Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrats for Israel Los Angeles, the Muslim Democratic Club of Southern California, Avance Democratic Club, Pilipino American Los Angeles Democrats and Black Los Angeles Young Democrats. Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2022 Comedian Jo Koy and film producer Dan Lin wrapped the inaugural Rise for Comedy festival on Thursday with a $75,000 donation to the nonprofit Search to Involve Pilipino Americans (SIPA). Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 29 July 2022

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Word History

Etymology

Tagalog, literally, Philippine, from Spanish Filipino

First Known Use

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Pilipino was in 1936

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Cite this Entry

“Pilipino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Pilipino. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.

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