Mexican

[ mek-si-kuhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Mexico or its people.
2. of or relating to Spanish as used in Mexico.
3. of or relating to the Nahuatl language or its speakers.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mexico, or a person of Mexican descent.
2. Nahuatl ( defs 1, 2 ).

Mexican

/ ˈmɛksɪkən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Mexico

Other Words From

• an·ti-Mex·i·can adjective noun
• pro-Mex·i·can adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Mexican¹

First recorded in 1570–80; from Spanish mexicano, mejicano; Mexico, -an

Example Sentences

Samuel Villalba became a member of the Mexican Mafia in the 1980s.

From Los Angeles Times

Parked outside were luxury cars, including a BMW and another car with Mexican license plates.

From Los Angeles Times

Mexican immigrants in the United States are also pillars of the Mexican economy, sending more than $60 billion annually in remittances back to their homeland.

From Los Angeles Times

There’s nothing hardcore about the Mexican Standoff, but try listening to “One Way Ticket to TJ,” without it getting drilled into your head forever.

From Los Angeles Times

Jonny, two years younger than Alistair, was leading the race when his legs started to give way in the Mexican heat.

From BBC