Tejano
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- noun
- /teɪˈhɑːnoʊ/
- US
- Tejano music blends traditional Mexican sounds with contemporary American influences, showcasing the culture of Mexican Texans.
- Tejano conjunto
- Tejano identity
- Tejano music
Examples
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Near the stage, a crowd of Tejanos stood singing, moving, and listening to the conjunto group housed in an outdoor arena.
Academic text (2008) -
Conjunto music is representative of Tejano identity and is an important American musical expression.
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After all, the Tejanos are Mejicanos like us.
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Mexican-American Catholicism, rooted in a specifically Tejano context, soon reached beyond that community.
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The conjunto music of the Tejanos of southern Texas originated in the late 1800s.
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Tejanos, although lacking a native clergy, clung to their religious roots in an increasingly urban landscape.
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The Tejano community has a rich history that reflects its unique cultural heritage in Texas.
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Many Tejanos celebrate their heritage through festivals that highlight their music, food, and traditions.
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tejano comes from Spanish Tejas and the ending -ano, where Tejas comes from a Caddo word meaning 'friend' or 'neighbor' and -ano means 'from'. So a Tejano is someone 'from Texas', especially a person of Mexican background who lives there.