Filipina
Pronunciation: /ˌfiliˈpina/
“Filipina” is a Malay word. Its meaning in English:
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the Philippines or its peoples, languages, and cultures.
Etymology
Back-formation from Tagalog Filipinas borrowing Spanish Filipinas (assuming -s as a plural suffix of said language), from Felipe + -inas.
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