Mexican American

American  

[mek-si-kuhn-uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈmɛk sɪ kən əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

noun

1. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Mexican birth or descent; Chicano.

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adjective

1. of or relating to Mexican Americans or their culture; Chicano.

2. Mexican-American, occurring between the United States and Mexico.

   The trade agreement lead to an increase in eighteen-wheelers crossing the Mexican-American border.

Etymology

Origin of Mexican American

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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Mexican American

Because of this, Mexican American players are becoming a vital lifeline for Chivas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

But in this World Cup cycle, Mexican American players have stood out more than ever.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

“Playing for Mexico at the World Cup is a dream come true for all Mexican American kids,” said Vargas.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026

In the stadium parking lot, David Arias, a Mexican American resident of Inglewood, gave a fist bump to Kam Pirouz, an Iranian fan who had traveled from Washington, D.C., to see the game.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

The next afternoon I met a Mexican American crop scientist named Ricardo Salvador, a professor at Iowa State University.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan