/ɡaʧuˈpin/ or /ɡatʃuˈpin/ (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡa(t)ʃuˈpin])

Definitions

1. noun

A person of mixed indigenous and Spanish descent from Mexico, particularly from the region of Guanajuato.

“He identified himself as a gachupin from Guanajuato, proud of his cultural heritage.”

2. noun

A person of mixed indigenous and European ancestry, especially of Spanish and indigenous descent.

“In the 18th century, the gachupin population in Mexico was a significant part of the country’s cultural identity.”