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Latina

Latina

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A province in central Italy that includes coastal towns and farmland
  • proper noun
translation icon : provincia de Latina
  • The province of Latina, located in the Lazio region of Italy, is famous for its stunning beaches and vibrant culture.
  • Latina students
  • Latina/Latino

Examples

  • Latina is known for its beautiful coastal towns and rich agricultural lands, attracting many tourists each year.

  • Visitors to Latina can explore its historic sites and enjoy fresh local produce from the surrounding farms.

  • People sometimes think I am Latina.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • They were 70% White, 12% Asian American, 12% Latina, and 6% African American.

    Academic text (2013)
  • "Does it matter if she's Anglo or Latina?"

    Fiction book (2000)
  • "Is she a Latina?"

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The group came from diverse backgrounds and were 67% Latina/Hispanic, 26% Caucasian/other, and 7% African American (all were female).

    Academic text (2013)
  • The demographic composition of the students enrolled in the SFHP was: 74% White/Caucasian, 20.5% Black/African, 2.5% Latina/Latino, 2% American Indian, and 1% Asian.

    Academic text (2002)

Surface Forms

Latina main

Etymology

Latina for the province comes from the same source as the city and Latium, the ancient land around Rome. So the Latina province is the area in Lazio that carries that historical name.