Igorot

[ ig-uh-roht, ee-guh- ]

noun

, plural Ig·o·rots, (especially collectively) Ig·o·rot.

1. a member of a people of Malay descent in northern Luzon in the Philippines, comprising various tribes, noted for their metalwork and weaving.

Igorot

/ ˌiːɡə-; ˌiːɡə-; ˌɪɡəˈrəʊt; ˌɪɡəˈrəʊtɪ /

noun

1. a member of a Negrito people of the mountains of N Luzon in the Philippines: noted as early exponents of mining

Word History and Origins

Origin of Igorot¹

First recorded in 1820–25; earlier Igorrot, from Spanish Yglote, from Igorot (an Austronesian language spoken by this people) Igōlot “mountain people,” equivalent to i- noun prefix + gōlot “mountain,” also the name of a mountain range

Example Sentences

The frontispiece is by Mr. Julian Miller, who has lived in the Igorot country, and whose drawing is from life.

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I wish I could say that the Igorot out of rude materials had built a simple but clean and commodious house!

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The fact of the matter is that Igorot children are undeniably bright; given the chance, they will accomplish something.

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For example, shortly before our arrival, a young Igorot had been confirmed by Bishop Brent.

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The most serious permanent physical affliction the Bontoc Igorot suffers is blindness.

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