SINCE 1828
Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
| \ chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō
also shi-\
also shi-\
plural Chicanos
Definition of Chicano
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
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Chicano
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Chicano
: an American (especially a man or boy) whose parents or grandparents came from Mexico
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Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
| \ chi-ˈkä-nō
\
\
plural Chicanos
Kids Definition of Chicano
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an American of Mexican ancestry
Chicano
adjectiveKids Definition of Chicano (Entry 2 of 2)
: of or relating to Chicanos
Chicano artists
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