latin-american
Definition
- Adjective:
- Of or relating to Latin America or its peoples: Describes anything originating from, characteristic of, or connected to the region of Latin America, which includes countries in Central and South America where Spanish, Portuguese, or French are predominantly spoken.
Examples of Usage
- Adjective:
- The museum has a special exhibition on Latin-American art.
- She is a scholar of Latin-American history.
- The festival celebrates Latin-American culture and traditions.
Advanced Usage
- As a cultural or geopolitical descriptor: The term is often used in academic, political, and cultural contexts to discuss shared historical, social, or economic characteristics of the region.
- The conference focused on Latin-American economic integration.
Variants and Related Words
- Latin America (noun phrase): The region itself, comprising parts of the Americas where Romance languages are spoken.
- They traveled through Latin America for a year.
Synonyms
- Hispanic (Note: This term is more specific, often relating to Spanish-speaking countries or peoples, and does not encompass all of Latin America, such as Brazil.)
- Ibero-American (Relating to both Spanish and Portuguese-speaking parts of the Americas.)
Related Phrases
- Latin-American studies (noun phrase): An academic field focusing on the region.
- He majored in Latin-American studies.
Adjective
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of or relating to the countries of Latin America or their people
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Latin-American countries
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Latin-American music
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