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

The company said the period marked the streaming service’s lowest-churn quarter ever, driven by a boost from offering the World Cup in certain Latin American countries, as well as from UFC and its original programming.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

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 latest salvo comes shortly after a 25 percent tariff took effect on various Brazilian goods, as Washington accused the Latin American giant of unfair trade practices.

From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026

In November, she will play two nights at the Kia Forum, a feat that few Latin American artists can claim.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

I’d sift through the pictures of earthquake- destroyed Latin American cities and blond-wigged Mexican movie stars.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez