Mexican

American  

[mek-si-kuhn] / ˈmɛk sɪ kən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Mexico or its people.

2. of or relating to Spanish as used in Mexico.

3. of or relating to the Nahuatl language or its speakers.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mexico, or a person of Mexican descent.

2. Nahuatl.

Mexican British  

/ ˈmɛksɪkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mexico

Other Word Forms

• anti-Mexican adjective
• pro-Mexican adjective

Etymology

Origin of Mexican

First recorded in 1570–80; from Spanish mexicano, mejicano; Mexico, -an

Example Sentences

Mexican army divers have rescued a miner from a flooded underground tunnel two weeks after he was first trapped.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

Mexican officials have argued vehemently that the country would be secure for the multi-city soccer extravaganza.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

Thoreau spent a night in jail for refusing to pay a poll tax, objecting to slavery and the Mexican War.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Quick pickled cucumbers, dressed with rice vinegar, sugar and sesame oil, bring texture and acidity while a classic Mexican mix of minced onion and cilantro finishes things off.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It means Day of the Dead. It’s a Mexican celebration,” Fina explains.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish