Latino

American  

[luh-tee-noh, la-] / ləˈti noʊ, læ- /

Or latino

adjective

1. of or relating to people of Latin American origin or descent, especially those living in the United States: Latino audiences;

   Latino business owners;

   Latino audiences;

   the Latino community;

   Latino immigrants.

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noun

plural

Latinos

1. a person of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.

   a growing population of Latinos in the Midwest.

Latino British  

/ læˈtiːnəʊ /

noun

1. an inhabitant of the US who is of Latin American origin

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Other Word Forms

• Latina noun

Etymology

Origin of Latino

An Americanism dating back to 1945–50; from Spanish (United States), perhaps by ellipsis from Spanish latinoamericano “Latin American,” equivalent to latino “Latin” (referring to the places or people with Latinate or Romance language in common) + americano “American”

Example Sentences

EJO: People came from all over the world to watch the play, but Latinos kept coming back.

From Los Angeles Times

They said they believed other efforts — such as cultural centers and living-learning dorm floors that appealed to Latino and Black communities but were not exclusive to them — were legal.

From Los Angeles Times

The president's argument is one that at least some of his Latino supporters are willing to entertain.

From BBC

Vallarta Supermarkets, a popular Southern Californian Latino grocery chain, has opened its first location outside the state.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, he became the first Latino performer to win best actor from the New York Film Critics Circle.

From Los Angeles Times