Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō 
also shi-
plural Chicanos
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
Chicano
adjective
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In his film directorial debut, Edward James Olmos does not hold back in portraying the dark, brutal realities of Chicano gang life in Los Angeles.
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Her organization released a survey of area residents, conducted with the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, that found widespread support for a trail along the Salton Sea, as well as bike lanes, children’s play areas, shaded picnic areas and cooling stations at the state recreation area.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Richmond employers found owing wages using the WOW tool include Apex Systems, Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill, Casa Del Barco, Swanson Security Services and Sushi King.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
In the years that followed, the Chicano movement proudly represented both urban and rural Mexican Americans.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Nov. 2024
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Mike Barnes, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Dec. 2024
Her organization released a survey of area residents, conducted with the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center, that found widespread support for a trail along the Salton Sea, as well as bike lanes, children’s play areas, shaded picnic areas and cooling stations at the state recreation area.
—Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Richmond employers found owing wages using the WOW tool include Apex Systems, Chicano's Cocina Bar & Grill, Casa Del Barco, Swanson Security Services and Sushi King.
—Karri Peifer, Axios, 2 Dec. 2024
In the years that followed, the Chicano movement proudly represented both urban and rural Mexican Americans.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 30 Nov. 2024
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“Chicano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chicano. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkän-ō
shi-
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican ancestry
Chicano
adjective
Etymology
Mexican Spanish, an altered form of mexicano "Mexican"
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