Mexican

/ˈmɛksɪkən/
/ˈmɛksɪkən/
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Other forms: Mexicans

Definitions of Mexican
  1. adjective
    of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants
    “Mexican food is hot”
  2. noun
    a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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    types:
    Chicano
    a person of Mexican descent
    Mexican-American, Mexicano
    a Mexican (or person of Mexican descent) living in the United States
    type of:
    Central American
    a native or inhabitant of Central America
Pronunciation
US
/ˈmɛksɪkən/
UK
/ˈmɛksɪkən/
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