latine

or La·ti·ne

[ lah-tee-ney; English luh-teen ]

adjective

1. of or relating to people of Latin American origin or descent (used especially by Spanish speakers in place of the anglicized gender-neutral form Latinx, the masculine form Latino, or the feminine form Latina ): More children’s books with latine authors and illustrators are being published than ever before.

   She’s absolutely the most influential singer in the latine community today.

   More children’s books with latine authors and illustrators are being published than ever before.

noun

, plural la·ti·nes.

1. a person of Latin American origin or descent (used especially by Spanish speakers in place of the anglicized gender-neutral form Latinx, the masculine form Latino, or the feminine form Latina ):

   The voice acting hits me, as a latine, as stereotyped and forced.

Word History and Origins

Origin of latine¹

First recorded in 2015–20; Latin(o) ( def ) + Latin(a) ( def ) + -e, non-gender-specific ending for some nouns and adjectives derived from Spanish present participles, e.g., el/la estudiante “the student,” or importante “important”

Example Sentences

Wherein you may readily find the Latine and French for any English word, necessary for all young schollers.

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Cirencester (saith he) in Latine called Corinium standeth on the riuer Churne.

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The unfortunate Latine, as he lies across the horse's neck, struggles, and will baffle the deathly blow.

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Your lordshipp is learned as well as I (it is bootles & I should offer you the bootes), you knowing the Latine to expounde.

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That which much promoted it, was a misapprehension of holy Scripture upon the Latine translation in Esa.

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