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

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

In “Dragon Mama,” the second part of her Dragon Cycle, writer-performer Sara Porkalob fleshes out the story of her Filipina American family.

From Los Angeles Times

Being Filipina American really shapes my relationship to food and to gathering and care.

From Los Angeles Times

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

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