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Chicano

noun Chi·ca·no \ chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō also shi- \
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Definition of Chicano

plural Chicanos
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
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Chicano

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Origin and Etymology of chicano

Mexican Spanish, alteration of Spanish mexicano Mexican

CHICANO Defined for English Language Learners

Chicano

noun

Definition of Chicano for English Language Learners

  • : an American (especially a man or boy) whose parents or grandparents came from Mexico

CHICANO Defined for Kids

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Chicano

noun Chi·ca·no \ chi-ˈkä-nō \

Definition of Chicano for Students

plural Chicanos
: an American of Mexican ancestry
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Chicano

adjective

Definition of Chicano for Students

: of or relating to Chicanos
  • Chicano artists

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