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

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Filipina

Among those who could benefit are Grace McManus, a Filipina mother, caregiver and resident of L.A. for 24 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

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 ● Mar. 17, 2026

Eala, a product of Rafael Nadal's academy in Mallorca, has long been seen as a trailblazer after becoming the first Filipina to win a WTA Tour match in 2021.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

"She always carries the flag and the country proudly - that's something which resonates with everyone," Imee Vee, a Filipina who travelled from Sydney specifically to watch Eala, said.

From BBC ● Jan. 20, 2026

Paolo had a Filipina mom and a white hodgepodge American dad.

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart