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Latin-American

adjective

Definition of Latin-American

: based in or relating to the American countries south of the U.S. where people speak Spanish and Portuguese

LATIN-AMERICAN Defined for Kids

Latin-American

adjective Lat·in-Amer·i·can \ ˌla-tᵊn-ə-ˈmer-ə-kən \

Definition of Latin-American for Students

: of or relating to Latin America or its people

Latin American

noun

Definition of Latin American for Students

: a person born or living in Latin America

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