# Filipino

/ˌfɪɫəˈpinoʊ/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/filipino
Updated: 2026-05-03

## Definition

a person from the Philippines or a citizen of that country.

For teachers: a native or inhabitant of the Philippines, or a person of Filipino descent.

## Examples

- My friend is a Filipino who lives in Manila.
- The local community center is hosting an event to celebrate Filipino culture and history this weekend.
- As a proud Filipino, she often shares traditional recipes and stories from her childhood in Quezon City with her colleagues.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He is a philippino." but "He is a Filipino." — While the country is spelled 'Philippines' with a 'Ph', the people and language are spelled 'Filipino' with an 'F'.

## Usage notes

- The word is always capitalized. While 'Filipino' refers to the people and the language, the feminine form 'Filipina' is also commonly used for women.

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