Latinx
adjective
La·tinx
primarily a written form ;
often read as
lə-ˈtē-ˌneks
: of, relating to, or marked by Latin American heritage : latine
—used as a gender-neutral alternative to Latina or Latino
… the oldest of three girls in a tightknit Latinx family—
Christine Almeda
Christine AlmedaDuring her victory speech last night, the activist … thanked the district's primarily Latinx community for their trust in her vision for America.—Kat Armstrong
Kat Armstrong… the first openly LGBTQ Latinx person elected governor in the US …—Terrance Heath
Terrance Heath
Latinx
noun
plural Latinx or Latinxs
The 2010 Census had separate categories for racial identity and "Hispanic, Latino or Spanish origin." The text notes, "Latinx is not a race. However, a majority of Latinxs consider it part of their racial identity."
—Mark Jenkins
Mark Jenkins
Examples of Latinx in a Sentence
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As policing expanded, law enforcement was given a large degree of latitude, enabling the mass arrest and incarceration of Black and increasingly Latinx people, a legacy that continues today.
—Philip V. McHarris, TIME, 30 July 2024
Hatcher, who is leading the charge on Culture Capital, has been at the helm of Black Ambition’s mission to empower Black and Latinx business owners through economic support.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 July 2024
Below, Cabrera talks with THR about successfully avoiding Latinx stereotypes onscreen, working alongside Longoria in his first American Spanish-language series and what’s on his horizon.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
When the demographic of an area is predominantly white, Latinx kids are bound to feel different.
—Marie Southard Ospina, Parents, 2 July 2024
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Philip V. McHarris, TIME, 30 July 2024
Hatcher, who is leading the charge on Culture Capital, has been at the helm of Black Ambition’s mission to empower Black and Latinx business owners through economic support.
—Jasmine Browley, Essence, 12 July 2024
Below, Cabrera talks with THR about successfully avoiding Latinx stereotypes onscreen, working alongside Longoria in his first American Spanish-language series and what’s on his horizon.
—Brande Victorian, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 July 2024
When the demographic of an area is predominantly white, Latinx kids are bound to feel different.
—Marie Southard Ospina, Parents, 2 July 2024
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“Latinx.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Latinx. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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