Latino

usgb/læˈtiːnəʊ/
noun

A person of Latin American origin or descent.

I am a Latino born and raised in Mexico.
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Often appears as...

  • latino community
  • latino culture
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Cultural Identity

Used to express a connection to cultural traditions and heritage from Latin America.

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She takes pride in her Latino heritage.
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Broad Term

Latino includes diverse nationalities, so it's not specific to one country.

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Latinos in the U.S. come from many different countries.
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Gender Inclusive

Latino refers to people of all genders, despite ending in an 'o'.

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The Latino community celebrates many shared traditions.
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