Latinx
adjective
La·tinx
primarily a written form ;
often read as
lə-ˈtē-ˌneks
: of, relating to, or marked by Latin American heritage : latine
—used as a gender-neutral alternative to Latina or Latino
… the oldest of three girls in a tightknit Latinx family—Christine Almeda
During her victory speech last night, the activist … thanked the district's primarily Latinx community for their trust in her vision for America.—Kat Armstrong
… the first openly LGBTQ Latinx person elected governor in the US …—Terrance Heath
Latinx
noun
plural Latinx or Latinxs
The 2010 Census had separate categories for racial identity and "Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin." The text notes, "Latinx is not a race. However, a majority of Latinxs consider it part of their racial identity."
—Mark Jenkins
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