Latin American

adjective

: of, relating to, or characteristic of the Americas south of the U.S. or their people

Latin American noun

plural Latin Americans

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Advertisement The orthodox and authoritarian left in Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela has, in many ways, sabotaged and delayed the renewal of the Latin American left. — Carlos Manuel Alvarez, Time, 24 Apr. 2026 The two had previously shared the stage at the 2021 Latin American Music Awards. — Jeff Benjamin, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2026

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Latin American was in 1890

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“Latin American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin%20American. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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