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

Pasties are very much part of matchdays in Hidalgo, although the Mexican versions traditionally contain beef and vegetables, like their Cornish counterpart, but with added chilli.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

As you stroll through the area and take pictures, check out the Mexican marketplace, capturing the pottery, clothing and art along the way, and grab some authentic cuisine.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Three black kids, Jackson, Reggie and Demarcus; a shaved-head Chinese kid with these nasty-looking scars on his cheeks, Mong; another Mexican kid, Rene; and a fat white boy named Tommy.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña