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

Derived Forms

• anti-Mexican
  adjective
• pro-Mexican
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of Mexican

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

Example Sentences

The U.S. case against a Mexican governor is entwined with the mysterious kidnapping of Sinaloa cartel kingpin Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Pachuca played their last tournament in the 'amateur era' of the Mexican game in 1922, with the original club folding soon after.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The club have since gone on to do big things, including winning seven Mexican league titles and the Copa Sudamericana in 2006.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

“Being Mexican American, I’d like to reach out to Mexican Americans,” Moreno said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Sometimes on rainy days when we did not work, our family went to watch Mexican cowboy movies.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez