Aeta

Aeta, n. and adj.

Pronunciation:  

Forms: Aeta, Ayta, Agta, Ata, Atta, Ati, Ita

Etymology:  < Origin uncertain; probably from the Tagalog word itim black

A. n

1. A member of an indigenous people inhabiting the provinces of Zambales, Pampanga, and Bataan in central Luzon Island in the Philippines.

2. The Austronesian language spoken by the Aetas.

B. adj.

Of, relating to, or designating the Aetas and their language