Afro-Latina

[ af-roh-luh-tee-nuh ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Black Latinas with African ancestry: widespread Afro-Latina support for the candidate.

   an Afro-Latina singer from Cuba;

   widespread Afro-Latina support for the candidate.

noun

1. a Black Latina with African ancestry:

   famous Afro-Latinas in Hollywood.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Afro-Latina¹

First recorded in 2000–05; Afro- ( def ) + Latina ( def )