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filipinos

n. plural-only
A2 Elementary US //ˌfɪɫəˈpinoʊz// fil·ipinos

n. people who come from or live in the Philippines. You use this word to talk about the citizens or the culture of that country.

n. the people or citizens of the Philippines. When used as a collective noun, it refers to the national group or ethnic identity.


SIMPLE

Many Filipinos live and work in cities all over the world.

CONTEXTUAL

The local festival was organized by a group of Filipinos who wanted to share their traditional food and music.

COMPLEX

Throughout history, Filipinos have developed a unique cultural identity that blends indigenous traditions with Spanish and American influences.

Synonyms
Usage

Always capitalized. As a plural noun, it takes a plural verb agreement.

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