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

Until recently, the bulk of the UK's imports of fruit and vegetables came from southern Europe and Latin American countries such as Peru, while airfreighted produce, including green beans, came from East Africa.

From BBC

After more than 25 years of negotiation, several Latin American nations recently signed the landmark Mercosur trade deal with the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new interim president will be Peru's eighth head of state in 10 years, after the Latin American country burned through a string of leaders who were impeached or investigated for wrongdoing.

From Barron's

It said that sale and the divestment from its Latin American fiber operations need to be completed for MTN’s acquisition to close.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is not the first time Latin American officers have used fancy dress while apprehending suspected criminals.

From BBC