Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun The Filipino language.
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- proper noun The former name of the language of the
Philippines , now officiallyFilipino .
Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
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Examples
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As far as I can tell, Pilipino is not an artificial language made up of various languages of the country, but is simply Tagolog.
Living in Mexico 2006
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Pilipino is Tagalog with the name changed for political reasons.
Living in Mexico 2006
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Two official languages: Filipino once called Pilipino, based on Tagalog and English; eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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Two official languages: Filipino once called Pilipino, based on Tagalog and English; eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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Two official languages: Filipino once called Pilipino, based on Tagalog and English; eight major dialects: Tagalog, Cebuano, Ilocano, Hiligaynon or Ilonggo, Bicol, Waray, Pampango, and Pangasinan.
ASIAN BUSINESS CUSTOMS & MANNERS MARY MURRAY BOSROCK 2007
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Since 1939, in an effort to develop national unity, the government has promoted the use of the national language, Pilipino, which is based on Tagalog.
unknown title 2009
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Since 1939, in an effort to develop national unity, the government has promoted the use of the national language, Pilipino, which is based on Tagalog.
unknown title 2009
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Since 1939, in an effort to develop national unity, the government has promoted the use of the national language, Pilipino, which is based on Tagalog.
unknown title 2009
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Isang insulto sa mamamayang Pilipino ang nilulutong con-ass ng Kongreso.
Global Voices in English » Philippines: Reactions to the 9th State of the Nation Address 2009
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Simple lang… para ganahan ang lahat na magsulat at magkaruon ng mas malalim na dahilan upang tangkilikin natin ang sarili nating kultura bilang isang Pilipino.
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