Aquino

American  

[ah-kee-noh] / ɑˈki noʊ /

noun

1. Corazon C. 1933–2009, Philippine political leader: president 1986–92.

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Aquino British  

/ əˈkiːnəʊ /

noun

1. Corazón, known as Cory . 1933–2009, Philippine stateswoman: president (1986–92)

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Example Sentences

Now, as he takes the stage in a new Center Theatre Group production as the late anti-Marcos leader Ninoy Aquino, he said, “it’s something that’s happening” — and not just in the Philippines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 17, 2026

"Lauren may have the home fans on her side, but I have a country behind me too," Aquino said.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

"I never turn down a challenge. Stephanie Pineiro Aquino is a dangerous fighter, but nothing is going to stop me from getting my hand raised on April 4 in Cardiff. Yma o hyd."

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

Enrile later turned on Marcos and was instrumental in sparking the popular 1986 uprising that led to the president's ouster less than three years after the 1983 murder of opposition leader Benigno Aquino.

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 2025

I talked to Padre de Jesus L6pez, our new priest, who promised to talk to Padre Fabrd about letting Nelson enroll in Santo Tomas de Aquino in the capital.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez