Filipina

noun

Fil·​i·​pi·​na ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-nə How to pronounce Filipina (audio)
: a Filipino girl or woman

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At the Miami Open, the Filipina ace made international headlines by knocking off Madison Keys and Iga Świątek, two of the top five players in the world. — Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025 The Filipina actress is also a mother of four, per the Manila Bulletin. 06 of 12 Maisie Richardson-Sellers as Wolfie Maisie Richardson-Sellers plays Wolfie in the series. — Emily Blackwood, People.com, 1 May 2025 Related article Filipina teenager Alexandra Eala stuns five-time grand slam champion Iga Świątek to reach Miami Open semifinals Despite losing, Eala wore a beaming smile on her face before walking off the court, with the crowd applauding her for a memorable run. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2025 Yet, other Filipina/o Americans abstained from voting in the U.S. due to disillusionment with political corruption in the Philippines, and some voted for Republicans as well. — Jane Hong / Made By History, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Filipina

Word History

Etymology

Spanish

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Filipina was in 1899

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Filipina

noun
Fil·​i·​pi·​na ˌfi-lə-ˈpē-nə How to pronounce Filipina (audio)
: a Filipino girl or woman
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