chicana

Chi·ca·na

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Definitions of chicana word

countable noun chicana A Chicana is an American girl or woman whose family originally came from Mexico. 3
noun chicana a female with Mexican roots who lives in the United States 3
adjective chicana relating to Mexican-American women 3
noun chicana a woman or girl of Mexican descent who is a citizen of, or is living in, the U.S. 3
adjective chicana of Chicanas 3
adjective chicana of or relating to female Mexican-Americans or their culture: a conference on Chicana issues. 1

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

1965-70; < Mexican Spanish, feminine of Chicano

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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