latina
latina Lexical Profile
latina Game Scores & Validity
• noun
American A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent, especially one living in the United States.
"As the first Latina appointed to the Supreme Court, she became an inspiration to millions across the country."
A city and provincial capital in the Lazio region of central Italy, situated south of Rome in the area of the former Pontine Marshes.
• adjective
American Relating to Latin American women or girls, or their culture and heritage, especially in the United States.
"The anthology celebrates the diverse voices of contemporary Latina writers and poets."
Word Nuance & Usage
'Latina' (feminine) and 'Latino' (masculine) refer specifically to people of Latin American origin or descent (including Brazil), whereas 'Hispanic' refers to people from Spanish-speaking countries (including Spain, but excluding Portuguese-speaking Brazil).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from American Spanish 'latina', the feminine form of 'latino' (short for 'latinoamericano', meaning 'Latin American'), ultimately from Latin 'Latinus' ('belonging to Latium').
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