Philippine

[fil-uh-peen, fil-uh-peen]

adjective

1. of or relating to the Philippines or their inhabitants; Filipino.

Philippine

/ ˈfɪlɪˌpiːn /

adjective

1. another word for Filipino

Other Word Forms

• anti-Philippine adjective
• pro-Philippine adjective

Example Sentences

Millions have been affected by heavy rains across South-East Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia and the Philippines.

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Indonesia's consulate in Hong Kong said at least seven of its nationals had died from the fire, while the Philippines' consulate said one of its citizens had.

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A Philippine overseas worker also died in the blaze, Manila's consulate said separately on Saturday.

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Thousands massed in the Philippine capital on Sunday demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of corruption.

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Meteorologists have said the extreme weather in South East Asia may have been caused by the interaction of Typhoon Koto in the Philippines and the rare formation of Cyclone Senyar in the Malacca Strait.

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