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; see Mexico, -an

Example Sentences

The Jalisco state government lists more than 16,000 reports of missing people — the most of any Mexican state.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The graves, and the potential discovery of more, worried Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

The meeting provided vital information for U.S. intelligence services and helped lead Mexican security forces to Guzmán six months later.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Ramos, 55, who denies all the allegations, said that it is an escalation of a years-long attempt to silence his work that often criticizes Mexican forces who work closely with US allies on the border.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

At the old Spanish Plaza, a crowd—mostly older Mexican men from the neighboring district—had gathered on the paved walks and grassy sections of the circular tract.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu