Meaning & use
Latino
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A person of Latin American origin or descent, especially a man; also used as an adjective to describe people or things of that heritage.
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The festival celebrated Latino culture through music, food, and dance.
He identifies as Latino and proudly speaks about his family's roots in Mexico.
A note on using this word
"Latina" is the feminine form, and "Latinx" or "Latine" are sometimes used as gender-neutral alternatives; the term refers to origin or heritage rather than a specific nationality or language.
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