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Is the word Filipino a Noun or an Adjective?

The word "Filipino" can be both a noun and an adjective, depending on its usage:

Noun:

* Refers to a person from the Philippines: "My friend is a Filipino."

* Refers to the Filipino language: "I'm learning to speak Filipino."

Adjective:

* Describes something related to the Philippines or Filipinos: "We had a Filipino meal." "The music has a Filipino rhythm."

Therefore, the grammatical function of "Filipino" depends on the context of the sentence.

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