Philippine Common

Philippine has 4 different meanings across 2 categories:

Definitions

Noun

official language of the Philippines; based on Tagalog; draws its lexicon from other Philippine languages

"English is widely spoken, but the national language used in government and education is a modern form of Filipino that evolved from Tagalog."

Philippine Filipino

Adjective

of or relating to or characteristic of the Philippines or its people or customs

"the Philippine President"

"our Filipino cook"

Filipino Philippine

Alternative spelling of Philippine

"The Philippine archipelago is an important location in Southeast Asia."

Of or pertaining to the Philippines.

In plain English: Philippine means something that comes from or relates to the Philippines, which is an archipelago of islands located between Southeast Asia and Australia.

"The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia, but many people also use "Philippine" to describe something from that country."

Example Sentences

"The Philippines is an archipelago in Southeast Asia, but many people also use "Philippine" to describe something from that country." adj

"The Philippine flag waves proudly at half-staff during the period of mourning." adj

"Many tourists visit the Philippine islands to enjoy its beautiful beaches and clear waters." adj

"She spoke with a distinct Philippine accent while telling stories from her childhood in Manila." adj