Igorot
Noun
Meaning
Igorot (plural Igorots or Igorot)
A member of any of several Austronesian ethnic groups in the Philippines, inhabiting the mountains of Luzon.
Examples
BAGUIO CITY (May 19) — An Igorot woman made history when she was voted by consensus recently as chairperson of a 16-member United Nations body concerned with indigenous peoples’ issues.
Inspired by the ganza dance which the Igorot people presented regularly in the Village and their reaction to civilization, the poet explored the interaction of a white man with an island culture.
The last mentioned story significantly reflects his exploration of Igorot Village while visiting the 1904 World's Fair of St. Louis.
They are common in Igorot culture and their heritage.