Chicano
UK/t͡ʃɪˈkɑːnəʊ/US/t͡ʃɪˈkɑnoʊ/
Chicano adjective: a person of Mexican descent with American citizenship, especially if conscious of one's political identity in the U.S. body politic.
Adjective
Chicano (not comparable)
- A person of Mexican descent with American citizenship, especially if conscious of one's political identity in the U.S. body politic.
- When Chicanos think about us at all, they perpetuate the stereotypes. Gabacho depiction of us as emotionally unchecked, sultry women lusting after pale bodies is just an extension of the fantasy they have about all women. Such dishonest portrayals are why Chicanas are "breaking the silence," as...1980, [Juan D.] Bruce-Novoa, “Bernice Zamora”, in Chicano Authors: Inquiry by Interview, Austin, Tex.; London: University of Texas Press, →ISBN, page 214
- Synonyms:
- Mexican-American
- Identifying with the mixed-raced heritage of Old World and New World.
- Of or pertaining to Chicano people.
Noun
Chicano (plural Chicanos)
- A Chicano person.
- Synonyms:
- Mexican American, Mexamerican
Synonyms of Chicano
Forms of Chicano
| plural | Chicanos |
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Origin of Chicano
From Mexican Spanish chicano, from mechicano, a dialectal variant of mexicano (“Mexican”).
Phrases with Chicano
Words that rhyme with Chicano
Questions about Chicano
- What does Chicano mean?
- Chicano means a person of Mexican descent with American citizenship, especially if conscious of one's political identity in the U.S. body politic.
- What part of speech is Chicano?
- Chicano can be an adjective or a noun.
- How do you pronounce Chicano?
- Chicano is pronounced /t͡ʃɪˈkɑːnəʊ/ (UK).
Words near Chicano in the dictionary
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