Latinx

adjective

La·​tinx

 primarily a written form  ;

often read as

lə-ˈtē-ˌneks  ˈla-tᵊn-ˈeks 

sometimes offensive, see usage note below

: 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 …

—Sarai Gonzalez and Monica Brown

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

Usage of Latinx and Latine

Latinx and Latine are both used as gender-neutral alternatives to feminine Latina and masculine Latino. Each is formed by replacing the grammatically gendered -a and -o Spanish endings with a gender-neutral ending. Latinx, which was coined first, uses the English x (as in the gender-neutral courtesy title Mx.) to denote an unspecified or variable gender. The fact that Latinx does not follow regular Spanish word formation has caused it to be regarded as a linguistic and cultural imposition by many of those it was intended to describe, resulting in a significant backlash against its use. In contrast, Latine applies the Spanish -e, denoting an unspecified gender, as in estudiante ("student") and prudente ("sensible"). For this reason, it is preferred over Latinx where a gender-neutral alternative to Latino or Latina is called for.

Examples of Latinx in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martinez stars as the titular Lupe, head of a Latinx punk rock band who discovers only her piercing musical scream can stop an alien invasion. —Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025

The Birth Squad program focuses their support toward Black and Latinx communities and are working to expand capacity to serve more families, build partnerships, and lay the foundation for statewide implementation. —Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Consider these statistics: More than 20% of Kentucky children live in poverty, and that rate jumps above 30% for children of color (36% for Black children and 31% for Latinx children). —Mary Irby-Jones, The Courier-Journal, 17 July 2025

Counter or contextualizing histories that challenge white supremacy, like Paul Ortiz’s An African American History and Latinx History of the United States, are also on the chopping block. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 July 2025

Word History

Etymology

latin(o) and latin(a) + x entry 1, replacing the gender-specific Spanish markers -o and -a

First Known Use

2007, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing Latinx

• Afro Latinx

Rhymes for Latinx

• annex
• annexe
• apex
• aztecs
• carex
• codecs
• codex
• convex
• cusecs
• duplex
• execs
• fedex

Kids Definition

Latinx

adjective

La·​tinx

 primarily a written form  ;

often read as

lə-ˈtē-ˌneks 

: of, relating to, or marked by Latin American heritage

—used as a gender-neutral alternative to Latina or Latino