Mexican-American

Mexican-American
/mek"si keuhn euh mer"i keuhn/, n.
1. Also, Mexican American. a citizen or resident of the U.S. of Mexican birth or descent; Chicano.
adj.
2. of or pertaining to Mexican-Americans or their culture; Chicano.
[1950-55]

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