Latin American

American  

[lat-n uh-mer-i-kuhn] / ˈlæt n əˈmɛr ɪ kən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Latin America or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a citizen or resident of Latin America.

Latin American British  

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Latin America

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adjective

1. of or relating to Latin America or its inhabitants

Etymology

Origin of Latin American

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Jamison, who thinks emerging markets are early in this bull market, is hedging AI-oriented holdings with Latin American oil producers like Argentina’s YPF and Brazil’s Petrobras.

From Barron's • May 7, 2026

More recently, the shares have sold off on concerns about the broader Latin American macroeconomic backdrop, intensifying competition, and margin compression as the company reinvests in its business.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

In many Latin American countries, a public notary is the equivalent of a lawyer, and notario fraudsters rely on this mistranslation to fake credentials.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips recently sent technical teams to assess their prospects in the Latin American country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Jake, of course, knew that Dr. Garcia, who had emigrated from Cuba, had received a PhD in Latin American literature with an Afro-Hispanic emphasis.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein