Mexican-American
[mek-si-kuh n-uh-mer-i-kuh n]
- Also Mexican American. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Mexican birth or descent; Chicano.
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- of or relating to Mexican-Americans or their culture; Chicano.
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Origin of Mexican-American
First recorded in 1950–55
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Contemporary Examples
And something tells me that a certain Mexican-American family in San Antonio is no different.
With Julian Castro Taking Over at HUD, a New Political Dynasty Is in the MakingRuben Navarrette Jr.
May 23, 2014
The girl, who eventually became one of my roommates, was Mexican-American as well; she was from El Paso.
Other work has found Mexican-American educational deficiencies persisting into the fourth generation after migration.
Mexico lost a third of its territory to the U.S. during the Mexican-American War of 1846-48.
Nor did Eric Ellman, my wise and imperturbable guide to the Mexican-American border river.
Historical Examples
Both spoke strongly in favour of the formation of a Mexican-American alliance.
Fifth AvenueArthur Bartlett Maurice