latina
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ɫɑˈtinə// lati·na
n. a woman or girl who lives in the US and has a family background from Latin America.
n. a female person of Latin American origin or descent, specifically within the context of the United States.
She is a proud Latina who speaks both Spanish and English.
The festival celebrates the diverse contributions of Latina entrepreneurs to the local economy.
Scholars often examine how Latina identity intersects with various social and political movements across different generations of immigrants in North America.
From Spanish latina; see Latino for more.
From Italian Latina.
Usage
The term is gender-specific; the masculine or gender-neutral equivalent is 'Latino' or 'Latinx'.