Latino

Or la·ti·no

[luh-tee-noh, la-]

adjective

1. of or relating to people of Latin American origin or descent, especially those living in the United States: Latino audiences;

   Latino business owners;

   Latino audiences;

   the Latino community;

   Latino immigrants.

noun

plural

Latinos 

1. a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.

   a growing population of Latinos in the Midwest.

Latino

/ læˈtiːnəʊ /

noun

1. an inhabitant of the US who is of Latin American origin

Other Word Forms

• Latina noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Latino¹

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; from Spanish (United States), perhaps by ellipsis from Spanish latinoamericano “Latin American,” equivalent to latino “Latin” (referring to the places or people with Latinate or Romance language in common) + americano “American”

Example Sentences

And poverty increases in recent years are starkest for Black and Latino populations.

From Los Angeles Times

“My great childhood friend, Jacinto Robles, was the one who performed a song and acted tonight. ... As I said, I also have Mexicans and Latinos on my side. It’s been a beautiful night.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mary Steenburgen had arrived here only hours earlier and already she was in the thick of it, mingling with feminist and Latino activists in a crowded, art-filled 5th Avenue apartment.

From Los Angeles Times

“Unfortunately with Latinos being kidnapped and attacked by ICE and the current administration, I do understand why they made the decision that they made.”

From Los Angeles Times

But Bass reiterated her support for her Latino constituents, and her opposition to the ongoing immigration raids, calling them horrible.

From Los Angeles Times