Chicano
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8.3
- noun
- /tʃɪˈkɑːnoʊ/
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chicano
- Within this cultural introspection, we find the Chicana authors who challenge their own Chicano culture for its chauvinistic tendencies.
- Chicano literature
- Chicano Movement
- Chicano community
In LA, blacks and Chicanos and Latinos were most affected by these changes.
- In LA, blacks and Chicanos and Latinos were most affected by these changes.
Examples
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Poetry has been one of the favorite modes of expression among contemporary Chicano writers.
Academic text (1990) -
Today we have a very special program on Chicano science and racism.
Fiction book (2001) -
And furthermore, this class is not limited to Chicano students, Dr. Lynch; anyone can attend.
Fiction book (1995) -
The strong presence of Chicana writers has further distinguished the present decade of Chicano letters.
Academic text (1990) -
D'SOUZA: Charles Truxillo is a professor of Chicano studies at the University of New Mexico.
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Low Rider magazine has now taken a broader outlook on the real Chicano lifestyles.
Academic text (1990) -
Ron Aria explores the barrio experience of the Chicano through the use of magical realism.
Academic text (1990) -
Many Chicano artists are showcasing their work in the local gallery this weekend.
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As a proud Chicano, he often celebrates his heritage through music and art.
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The Chicano community played a significant role in the civil rights movement of the 1960s.
Synonyms
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3.1
A person who lives in the United States and was born in Mexico or has family from Mexico
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6.8
A person from Mexico or with Mexican family who lives in the United States
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chicano comes from the Spanish mexicano, which means 'a person from Mexico', and some people say it also links to an old Nahuatl word for the people of Mexico. That's why Chicano today often refers to a person of Mexican descent in the United States who shows pride in a Mexican-American identity.