In 2020, the neologism "Filipinx" appeared; a demonym applied only to those of Filipino heritage in the diaspora, and specifically referring to and coined by Filipino-Americans imitating "Latinx", itself a recently coined gender-inclusive alternative to "Latino" or "Latina". An online dictionary made an entry of the term, applying it to all Filipinos within the Philippines or in the diaspora. In actual practice, however, the term is unknown among and not applied to Filipinos living in the Philippines, and "Filipino" itself is already treated as gender-neutral. The inaccurate statement entry in the dictionary resulted in confusion, backlash and ridicule from Filipinos residing in the Philippines who have never identified themselves with the foreign term.