Latin America

American  

[lat-n uh-mer-i-kuh] / ˈlæt n əˈmɛr ɪ kə /

noun

1. the part of the American continents south of the United States in which Spanish, Portuguese, or French is officially spoken.

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Latin America British  

noun

1. those areas of America whose official languages are Spanish and Portuguese, derived from Latin: South America, Central America, Mexico, and certain islands in the Caribbean

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Latin America Cultural  

1. A term applied to all of the Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking nations south of the United States.

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Other Word Forms

• Latin American adjective

Etymology

Origin of Latin America

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

What could be the consequences of a broader U.S. military presence in Latin America?

From The Wall Street Journal

But several leading European airlines said there had been minimal or no cancellations as a result, although there were indications the situation was more problematic in Latin America and Asia.

From Barron's

If you live in the United States or Canada, your focus will probably be on Latin America.

From MarketWatch

In San Diego, Principal Fernando Hernandez has enrolled dozens of newcomer students from across Latin America over the last couple of years.

From Los Angeles Times

Goldman is making a big push in Latin America to become the go-to financier for countries and companies across the continent.

From The Wall Street Journal