latino

3 definitions • 6 examples

someone who lives in the US and who comes from, or whose family comes from, Latin America:

Latinos are the fastest-growing minority in the US.

The appointment of Gonzales marked the first time a Latino had served as attorney general.

from or connected with the countries of Latin America, or having parents or grandparents from these countries:

Educational materials will also include Latino content.

She is involved in a new community program to help Latino families with language barriers at home.

a person who lives in the US whose family is from Latin America, or a person who lives in Latin America:

a Latino leader

Small farming towns that were largely Anglo for more than 100 years are now as much as 98 percent Latino.