Chicano

[chi-kah-noh, -kan-oh]

adjective

of or relating to Mexican-Americans or their culture.

noun, plural Chi·ca·nos.

a Mexican-American.

Compare la raza.See also Chicana.

Origin of Chicano

1960–65; < Mexican Spanish, by shortening and alteration of mexicano Mexican

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Contemporary Examples of chicano

I grew up around a Chicano family and was around Mexicans a lot.
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It had a large Latino and Chicano population, of which I became an honorary member because of my dark hair, eyes, and complexion.
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Historical Examples of chicano

Chicano rights, rights for disabled people, the whole tradition of civil liberties was created or strengthened by these people.
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British Dictionary definitions for chicano

chicano

noun plural -nos

an American citizen of Mexican origin

Word Origin for chicano

C20: from Spanish mejicano Mexican

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Word Origin and History for chicano

Chicano

1947, from Mexican Spanish dialectal pronunciation of Mexicano "Mexican," with loss of initial unaccented syllable [Barnhart]. Said to have been in use among Mexican-Americans from c.1911. Probably influenced by Spanish chico "boy," also used as a nickname. The adjective in English is attested by 1967. Fem. form is Chicana.