Filipino
(noun)
- A person who is a native or citizen of the Philippines.
- A person of Philippine descent.
- The Tagalog language, the official language of the Philippines.
- An inhabitant of the Philippines.
Origin:
Derived from the spanish word 'filipino', which means 'from the philippines'.
Examples:
- Maria is a proud Filipino who loves her country and her culture.
- The Filipino community in New York City is one of the largest Asian communities in the city.
- The Filipino cuisine is a mix of Spanish, Chinese, and Malay influences.
- Filipino is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world.
- The Filipino population is predominantly Roman Catholic, but there is also a significant Muslim minority.