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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

Chinoy en · ADJ

Pronunciation

  • /t͡ʃɪˈnoɪ̯/ (Philippines)

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.

Meanings

  1. Of or pertaining to Chinese Filipino people, culture, or the languages characteristic of them.

Forms

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most Chinoy Degree=Sup lexicographic
Tsinoy alternative lexicographic
more Chinoy Degree=Cmp lexicographic

Relateds

Chindo

Synonyms

Fil-Chi · Filipino-Chinese · Chinese-Filipino

Chinoy en · NOUN

Pronunciation

  • /t͡ʃɪˈnoɪ̯/ (Philippines)

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog Tsinoy, modeled after a blend of Spanish chino (“Chinese”) + Tagalog Pinoy (“Filipino”). See also Indonesian chindo.

Meanings

  1. A Chinese Filipino (a Filipino with Chinese descent, whether mixed or pure ethnic Chinese, especially one who identifies as such.)

Forms

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Chinoys Number=Plur lexicographic
Tsinoy alternative lexicographic