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latinos

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ɫɑˈtinoʊs// lati·nos

n. people who live in the United States and have family roots in Latin America. It is a plural word used to describe this specific group of people.

n. individuals of Latin American origin or descent, particularly those living in the United States. Plural form of 'Latino'; often used as a collective identifier for the community.


SIMPLE

Many Latinos live in this neighborhood.

CONTEXTUAL

The festival celebrates the diverse cultures and traditions of Latinos living in the city.

COMPLEX

Sociologists often study how Latinos maintain their cultural heritage while navigating the complexities of integration into the broader American social fabric.

Synonyms
Usage

Always capitalized. While 'Latino' is the masculine or neutral singular form, 'Latinos' serves as the masculine or mixed-gender plural.

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