plural Latinos
: a person who was born or lives in South America, Central America, or Mexico or a person in the U.S. whose family is originally from South America, Central America, or Mexico
Note: The singular form Latino usually refers to a man. The plural form Latinos often refers to men and women as a group.
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“Latino.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/Latino. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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