mexican
/'meksikən/
Definition
Adjective:
- Of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants: Describes anything originating from, associated with, or characteristic of the country of Mexico or its people.
Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Mexico: A person who was born in Mexico or who is a citizen of Mexico.
Examples of Usage
Adjective:
- We enjoyed authentic Mexican cuisine. (We enjoyed food that is characteristic of Mexico.)
- The museum has a large collection of Mexican art. (The museum has art originating from Mexico.)
Noun:
- She is a Mexican who now lives abroad. (She is a person from Mexico who now lives in another country.)
- Many Mexicans celebrate the Day of the Dead. (Many inhabitants of Mexico celebrate this holiday.)
Advanced Usage
- "Mexican standoff": A confrontation in which no strategy exists that allows any party to achieve victory. The parties are mutually locked in a stalemate.
- The negotiations turned into a Mexican standoff, with neither side willing to compromise.
Variants and Related Words
- Mexico (n): The country in North America.
- Mexican-American (n/adj): A person of Mexican descent who is a citizen or resident of the United States, or relating to such people.
- He is a prominent Mexican-American author.
Synonyms
- For the noun (inhabitant): Mexican national, citizen of Mexico.
- For the adjective: of Mexico, from Mexico.
Related Phrases
- Mexican wave (n): A coordinated sequence of rising and sitting actions by spectators in a stadium, creating a wave-like visual effect. (Note: This term is used in some regions; it is also commonly called "the wave".)
Related Idioms
- "Going Mexican" (informal, potentially offensive): An informal and often culturally insensitive phrase sometimes used to describe sharing the cost of a meal equally among a group, similar to "going Dutch." Note: This idiom is not recommended for use as it can be considered stereotypical and disrespectful.
Adjective
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of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants
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Mexican food is hot
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Noun
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a native or inhabitant of Mexico
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