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adj
Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its people, language, and culture.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Filipino, Philippine
Antonyms: none provided
noun
A Filipino; a citizen or local inhabitant of the Philippines and those descending from such, especially a male.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Borrowed from Tagalog Pinoy. Pinoy caught on with the Florante song “Ako'y isang Pinoy” ("I am a Pinoy"), which became popular in Filipino culture to denote their country of origin and background. This term was first used and popularized by Filipino immigrants to the United States before it came into general mainstream use.
