Filipino
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Filipinos
Sense 1
A citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines, or descendant of such.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Specifically the male equivalent of Filipina.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its peoples, languages, and cultures.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
Of or pertaining to Tagalog, the basis of the national language of the Philippines.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Filipino” mean?
A citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines, or descendant of such.
Is “Filipino” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.