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The word "Philippine" refers to something or someone from the Philippines, an island country in Southeast Asia.

When you hear people say "Filipino dish", they're probably talking about a food that's typical of the Philippines. The word "Philippine" is often used with other words like "dishes", "culture", "music", and "art". This means it can be used to describe anything related to the Philippines, whether it's a custom, a style, or even just a small aspect of life in that country. If someone says they're going on a trip to experience Philippine cuisine, you know they'll get to try all sorts of delicious food from the islands.

How common is "philippine"?

Word philippine is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

adjective

  • Of or pertaining to the Philippines.

Filipino

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