# mexicans

/ˈmɛksɪkənz/ (US) · CEFR A2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/mexicans
Updated: 2026-05-05

## Definition

people from Mexico or of Mexican origin. You use this word to talk about the citizens of that country.

For teachers: a native or inhabitant of Mexico; a person of Mexican nationality or descent.

## Examples

- Many Mexicans enjoy eating tacos for lunch.
- The festival celebrates the rich cultural traditions of Mexicans living in the city.
- Historians often examine how the experiences of Mexicans in the borderlands shaped national identity during the nineteenth century.

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