Latino
noun
La·ti·no
lə-ˈtē-(ˌ)nō 
plural Latinos
1
: a native or inhabitant of Latin America
2
: a person of Latin American origin living in the U.S.
Latino
adjective
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Suzanne Gamboa Suzanne Gamboa is a reporter for NBC Latino.
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
That is not to suggest Mr. Chavarria’s collaboration with Latino Fan Club lacks commercial appeal, said James Gilchrist, the vice president of Dover Street Market USA and its parent company, Comme des Garçons USA.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
At the Mercado Latino Tianguis outside Bakersfield, a popular shopping spot for the Latino community, customers all but disappeared during the raids and about one-third of the businesses closed.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Democrats Point Out Laken Riley Act Has 'Serious Flaws'
By Raul A. Reyes
attorney, contributor to NBC Latino and CNN Opinion
4
On Monday, the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, its first move after President Trump's inauguration.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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Suzanne Gamboa, NBC News, 23 Jan. 2025
That is not to suggest Mr. Chavarria’s collaboration with Latino Fan Club lacks commercial appeal, said James Gilchrist, the vice president of Dover Street Market USA and its parent company, Comme des Garçons USA.
—Guy Trebay, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025
At the Mercado Latino Tianguis outside Bakersfield, a popular shopping spot for the Latino community, customers all but disappeared during the raids and about one-third of the businesses closed.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025
Democrats Point Out Laken Riley Act Has 'Serious Flaws'
By Raul A. Reyes
attorney, contributor to NBC Latino and CNN Opinion
4
On Monday, the Senate passed the Laken Riley Act, its first move after President Trump's inauguration.
—Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Latino.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latino. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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Latino
noun
La·ti·no
la-ˈtē-ˌnō
plural Latinos
often capitalized
1
: a person born or living in Latin America
2
: a person of Latin-American origin living in the U.S.
Latino
adjective
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