Latin American

American  

[lat-n uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈlæt n əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Latin America or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a citizen or resident of Latin America.

Latin American British  

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Latin America

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adjective

1. of or relating to Latin America or its inhabitants

Etymology

Origin of Latin American

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

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Latin American

Since returning to office in 2025, US President Donald Trump has intensified efforts against Latin American drug cartels and their operations.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

The 25-percent Brazil tariff followed a year-long US investigation, with Washington accusing the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

Ants are eaten, sometimes even valued as a delicacy, in several Asian, African and Latin American cultures.

From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026

Last year, one of Kahlo’s self-portraits sold at auction in New York for $55 million — a record for a woman and a Latin American artist.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026

As for history, we knew more about Italy than our own Latin American countries.

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez