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latinos

/ləˈtiːnoʊz/ /læˈtiːnoʊz/

Meanings
noun
(chiefly US) A person, especially and usually (interpreted as) a male, from Latin America, a Hispanic person. (Compare Latina.)

Examples :

"Latinos have quickly become the largest ethnic minority in the United States."
person race culture nation

Related Words

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interpreted verb

/ɪnˈtɜːpɹɪtɪd/ /ɪnˈtɝpɹɪtɪd/

To explain or tell the meaning of; to translate orally into intelligible or familiar language or terms. applied especially to language, but also to dreams, signs, conduct, mysteries, etc.

"to interpret an Indian speech"

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latina noun

/ləˈtiːnə/ /læˈtiːnə/

A Latin American woman. (Compare Latino.)

"Maria is a proud Latina from Colombia who shares her culture with her classmates. "

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chiefly adjective

/ˈtʃiːf.li/

Of or relating to a chief

"The school's chief concern, chiefly its declining enrollment, was discussed at the meeting. "

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quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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usually adverb

/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

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compare noun

/kəmˈpɛə/ /kəmˈpɛɚ/

Comparison.

"The comparison between my sister's and my grades showed she consistently performed better in math. "

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person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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become verb

/bəˈkʊm/ /bəˈkʌm/ /biˈkʌm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students will become at the school library at 9:00 AM. "

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minority noun

/maɪˈnɒɹ.ɪ.ti/ /maɪˈnɑɹ.ɪ.ti/

The state of being a minor; youth, the period of a person's life prior to reaching adulthood.

"Many schools offer special programs for the minority age group. "

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ethnic noun

/ˈɛθ.nɪk/

An ethnic person, especially a foreigner or member of an immigrant community.

"The new ethnic student in our class shared stories about her family's traditions. "

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largest adjective

/ˈlɑːd͡ʒɪst/ /ˈlɑɹd͡ʒɪst/

Of considerable or relatively great size or extent.

"Russia is a large country.   The fruit-fly has large eyes for its body size.   He has a large collection of stamps."