Mexican

noun

Mex·​i·​can ˈmek-si-kən How to pronounce Mexican (audio)
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Mexico
b
: a person of Mexican descent
c
Southwestern US : a person of mixed Spanish and Indigenous American descent
2
Mexican adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1578, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of Mexican was in 1578

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“Mexican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Mexican. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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Mexican

noun
Mex·​i·​can ˈmek-si-kən How to pronounce Mexican (audio)
1
: a person born or living in Mexico
2
: a person of Mexican ancestry
Mexican adjective

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