Igorot

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Tagalog Igorot.

Noun

Igorot (plural Igorots or Igorot)

  1. A member of any of several Austronesian ethnic groups in the Philippines, inhabiting the mountains of Luzon.

Tagalog

Etymology

From i- (“demonym prefix”) +‎ golot (“mountain range”).

Pronunciation
  • Hyphenation: I‧go‧rot
  • IPA(key): /ʔiɡoˈɾot/, [ʔɪ.ɣoˈɾot]

Noun

Igorót

  1. Igorot people; Cordilleran people
    Synonym: Ipugaw

Usage notes
  • The term Ifugao is more frequently used by the Igorot themselves, as Igorot is viewed as slightly pejorative, except by the Ibaloys.
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