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Mexican-American

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Of or pertaining to a someone or something of Mexican descent in the United States.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Chicano

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: American

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noun

Meaning 2

Alternative form of Mexican American.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of, alternative

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

a Mexican (or person of Mexican descent) living in the United States

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: Mexicano

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: Mexican

History

Etymology

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Real reading context

Mexican-American in complete knowledge articles