chicano

/tʃiˈkɑnoʊ/

Definitions

1. noun

A person of Mexican descent born in the United States or the southwestern United States, often referring to someone of Mexican-American culture.

“As a Chicano, he was proud of his heritage and cultural traditions.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of Mexican-American culture or people.

“The Chicano art movement was a significant expression of Mexican-American identity.”

Synonyms

  • Hispanic
  • Latino
  • Mexican-American

Antonyms

  • non-Hispanic
  • non-Latino