Latin-American
adjective
: based in or relating to the American countries south of the U.S. where people speak Spanish and Portuguese
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Francis became the first Latin-American pontiff in 2013 after Pope Benedict XVI resigned.
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Retailers like Casa Masson were crucial for the distribution of Patek watches back in early to mid 20th century, as Latin-American sales helped to fill the gap in demand of European clientele during various periods of conflict.
—Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Our grocery offers Caribbean and Latin-American drinks that many people in the neighborhood can’t find in big box stores.
—Subrenia Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Among the most conspicuous of these principles to which general Latin-American adherence has been sought has been that of outlawing conquest on the American continent as a method of acquiring territory and that of universal arbitration of all international disputes.
—Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011
For example, Super Bowl LIV at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in 2020 had Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performing, in a nod to the region’s Latin-American influence.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Expect live music and dance performances, Puerto Rican and Latin-American food, a kids' fun zone, cultural exhibits and more.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, Latines (a gender-neutral term used to describe people of Latin-American descent) hold only 4% of executive positions in Fortune 500 companies.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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Jade Walker, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2025
Retailers like Casa Masson were crucial for the distribution of Patek watches back in early to mid 20th century, as Latin-American sales helped to fill the gap in demand of European clientele during various periods of conflict.
—Thomas Wójtowicz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
American firearms are ultimately part of the cycle of Latin-American narcotics headed north.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 22 Mar. 2025
Our grocery offers Caribbean and Latin-American drinks that many people in the neighborhood can’t find in big box stores.
—Subrenia Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
Among the most conspicuous of these principles to which general Latin-American adherence has been sought has been that of outlawing conquest on the American continent as a method of acquiring territory and that of universal arbitration of all international disputes.
—Edwin M. Borchard, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2011
For example, Super Bowl LIV at Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in 2020 had Shakira and Jennifer Lopez performing, in a nod to the region’s Latin-American influence.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 8 Feb. 2025
Expect live music and dance performances, Puerto Rican and Latin-American food, a kids' fun zone, cultural exhibits and more.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
According to the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, Latines (a gender-neutral term used to describe people of Latin-American descent) hold only 4% of executive positions in Fortune 500 companies.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024
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“Latin-American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latin-American. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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