ilocano

I·lo·ca·no

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-loh-kah-noh]
- /ˌi loʊˈkɑ noʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ee-loh-kah-noh]
- /ˌi loʊˈkɑ noʊ/

Definitions of ilocano word

noun plural ilocano a member of a people of Luzon in the Philippines. 1
noun plural ilocano the Austronesian language of the Ilocano. 1
noun ilocano a member of a people of N Luzon 0
noun ilocano the Austronesian language of this people 0
noun ilocano One of an ethnic group in the Philippines. 0
adjective ilocano Of or pertaining to the Ilocano. 0

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Origin of ilocano

First appearance:

before 1830

One of the 36% newest English words

1830-40; < Spanish, equivalent to Ilok(o) the Ilocano name for themselves + -ano -an

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Parts of speech for Ilocano

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ilocano popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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