Marielito
noun
a refugee from Cuba who came to the U.S. in 1980 as part of a mass migration that sailed from Mariel, Cuba.
Marielitos
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pluralof Marielito.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Nonetheless, about 1,080 Marielitos are in the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.
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Most Marielitos have found life in the U.S. rough going.
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The bill would permit Marielitos, as permanent resident aliens, to bring their families to the U.S. after a three-year waiting period.
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The great majority of Marielitos are peaceful and eager for work.
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Since then, the Marielitos, most of whom live in Florida, have remained in legal limbo.
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