Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō 
also shi-
plural Chicanos
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
Chicano
adjective
Examples of Chicano in a Sentence
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With so much of his work imbued with his Chicano roots, the designer is cautious about bringing Chicano aesthetics into mainstream fashion.
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2024
The exhibit will also show how these automotive wonders are built, as well as feature works from some of the most influential artists and photographers from the Chicano Art Movement.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Advertisement The history of NAHJ dates back to a 1982 convention in San Diego, coordinated by the California Chicano News Media Assn., which attracted 300 attendees.
—Marcos Franco, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024
In the West Side, Charlie Lona worked to unite different Chicano Communities and strengthen the greater community.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024
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Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 17 July 2024
The exhibit will also show how these automotive wonders are built, as well as feature works from some of the most influential artists and photographers from the Chicano Art Movement.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
Advertisement The history of NAHJ dates back to a 1982 convention in San Diego, coordinated by the California Chicano News Media Assn., which attracted 300 attendees.
—Marcos Franco, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024
In the West Side, Charlie Lona worked to unite different Chicano Communities and strengthen the greater community.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2024
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Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkän-ō
shi-
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican ancestry
Chicano
adjective
Etymology
Mexican Spanish, an altered form of mexicano "Mexican"
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