Latinx

adjective

La·​tinx

 primarily a written form  ;

often read as

lə-ˈtē-ˌneks 

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 Latine and Latinx

Latine and Latinx 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. Latine applies the Spanish -e, denoting an unspecified gender, as in estudiante ("student") and prudente ("sensible"). Objections to Latinx are common among people of Latin American heritage and most frequently relate to the fact that the term does not follow regular Spanish word formation and is therefore not easily adopted by many of the people it describes.

Examples of Latinx in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Research on atopic dermatitis, the most common type of eczema, suggests that people of color, including South Asian individuals like Roy, as well as Black and Latinx folks, may have more severe and persistent eczema. —Sierra Leone Starks, Allure, 18 Apr. 2025

Former congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-California) and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha have launched Campeones PAC, a new political action committee aimed at reversing the gains Republicans have made with Latinx voters over the last few national elections. —Fidel Martinez, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2025

In all, 45% described themselves as Caucasian, 42% Latinx/Hispanic, 18% Black/African American, 5% Asian/Pacific Islander and 2% other. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 25 Mar. 2025

Another 2023 study, from Yale School of Public Health, found Black and Latinx LGBTQ+ youth who live in states with discriminatory policies were more likely to experience symptoms of depression compared to those who live in states with LGBTQ+ protections. —Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 23 Mar. 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