tejano

teh-HAH-noh

Definitions

1. noun

A person of Mexican descent living in the southwestern United States, especially in Texas.

“He was proud of his Tejano heritage and celebrated the traditional music and dance.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of people of Mexican descent in the southwestern United States, especially in Texas.

“The Tejano music festival was a celebration of the culture and traditions of the region.”

Synonyms

  • Mexican-American
  • Southwestern

Antonyms

  • non-Hispanic
  • non-Mexican