lola

n. a word for grandmother used by people from the Philippines.

n. a term of address or reference for a grandmother. Common in Philippine English and among the Filipino diaspora.

“We are visiting my lola in Manila for her eightieth birthday next week.”

“The children spent the entire summer at their lola's house, learning traditional recipes and listening to stories about their ancestors.”

Dialect

n. a popular female first name, originally from Spain.

n. a feminine given name, originally a diminutive of Dolores but now frequently used as a standalone name.

“Lola is starting her new job at the bank on Monday morning.”

“The protagonist, a young woman named Lola, navigates the complexities of urban life in the director's latest film.”