Filipina

American  

[fil-uh-pee-nuh] / ˌfɪl əˈpi nə /

Or filipina

adjective

1. of or relating to female inhabitants of the Philippines or to women or girls of Philippine origin or descent; Philippine.

   Don’t ever back-talk a Filipina mom!

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noun

1. a female inhabitant of the Philippines or a woman or girl of Philippine origin or descent.

Etymology

Origin of Filipina

First recorded in 1895–1900; from Spanish: feminine of Filipino ( def. )

Example Sentences

The eight members of the Filipina girl group Bini learned they were playing Coachella the same way their fans did: from people freaking out on social media when the lineup dropped.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

One of the first victims of the conflict was 32-year-old Filipina Mary Ann Veolasquez, who worked as a caregiver in Israel.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

And while the Filipina team lined up to thank their fans at the end of the match, the Iranians left the pitch promptly.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Koy, the son of a white father and Filipina mother, saw comedy as a way to channel an overactive personality and need to make people laugh into a career.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Sheryl’s full Filipina and looks more like my mom than I do, with tan skin and black hair trailing down her back, swingy like in a shampoo commercial.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio