3 definitions by BSDTK
Short for the Philippine Islands. The Philippine Islands is the colonial and derogatory term for The Philippines. Popularised by American G.I.s from World War II, and after the war. Currently still used today in North America
by BSDTK September 8, 2020
The colonial and derogatory term for The Philippines. Popularised by American G.I.s from World War II, and after the war. Currently still used today in North America
Its shortened version is P.I.
Its shortened version is P.I.
I am a Filipinx since I was born here but my parents migrated from The Philippine Islands back in the 80s.
by BSDTK September 8, 2020
(Pronounced Fi-li-pin-eks)
North Americans of Filipino Descent.
While proud of their heritage, due to the cultural differences of their community with the Philippine Population, especially with issues of gender and racial inclusivity, they could not fully identify themselves as Filipino. Hence, the need to coin a new term to describe their identity.
This has also brought about the birth of a new dialect within the Filipino Language, the Filipinx Dialect, which seeks to correct words that they have deemed non-inclusive. Examples of which are Titx (For Uncles and Aunts) and Lolx (For Grandparents)
Etymology:
Filipino-ex
Filipino - refers to the inhabitants or descendants of the Philippine Nation
Ex - Prefix or Suffix to denote former
North Americans of Filipino Descent.
While proud of their heritage, due to the cultural differences of their community with the Philippine Population, especially with issues of gender and racial inclusivity, they could not fully identify themselves as Filipino. Hence, the need to coin a new term to describe their identity.
This has also brought about the birth of a new dialect within the Filipino Language, the Filipinx Dialect, which seeks to correct words that they have deemed non-inclusive. Examples of which are Titx (For Uncles and Aunts) and Lolx (For Grandparents)
Etymology:
Filipino-ex
Filipino - refers to the inhabitants or descendants of the Philippine Nation
Ex - Prefix or Suffix to denote former
I am a Filipinx. My Filipino grandparents migrated to the USA in the 70s, and our family has been here ever since. I was born here, and I grew up here. I don't fully speak a Philippine Native Language, but would like to learn, especially if it could be more inclusive to other genders and races.
by BSDTK September 8, 2020