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

The family-owned Mexican restaurant is the kind of place he’s gravitated toward since starting a jug band with friends in Long Beach before migrating to Los Angeles’ folk/rock scene.

From Los Angeles Times

Niccol was recruited from Chipotle Mexican Grill, where he helped the brand recover from a crisis after food poisoning outbreaks.

From BBC

If your wife is a Mexican citizen receiving survivor benefits, additional requirements apply.

From MarketWatch

"This group, BTS, is very popular among young Mexicans," she said.

From BBC

A 1990 ruling held that the Fourth Amendment didn’t protect a Mexican national against a warrantless search of his home—but that was entirely because his home was located in Mexico, not Minnesota.

From The Wall Street Journal