Latina
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Definition of Latina
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1 : a woman or girl who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
2 : a woman or girl of Latin American origin living in the U.S.
Latina
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Definition of Latina (Entry 2 of 2)
commune southeast of Rome in central Italy population 117,892
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Latina
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Latina
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a woman or girl who was born in or lives in South America, Central America, or Mexico or a woman or girl in the U.S. whose family is originally from South America, Central America, or Mexico
Latina
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English Language Learners Definition of Latina (Entry 2 of 2)
: a woman or girl who was born in or lives in South America, Central America, or Mexico or a woman or girl in the U.S. whose family is originally from South America, Central America, or Mexico
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: a woman or girl born or living in Latin America or of Latin-American origin living in the United States
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