latinx
latinx — adjective
- latinxpositive
- more latinxcomparative
- most latinxsuperlative
1. describes people, things, or qualities connected to Latin America or to those wh
describes people, things, or qualities connected to Latin America or to those whose families originally come from there — the term avoids marking someone as male or female by replacing the gendered endings of the words Latino and Latina
Emeka joined the Latinx student association during his first week at university.
Latinx + noun for gender-neutral description
The festival celebrates Latinx culture through music, food, and dance.
For her final project, Nadia studied how Latinx artists are shown in American films.
Several Latinx writers were on the list for a major book prize this year.
The clinic runs a health programme for the local Latinx community.
- Latine
a gender-neutral alternative using -e instead of -x; more widely accepted in Spanish-speaking countries because the -e ending fits Spanish phonology naturally
文法句型
Latinx + noun
用法筆記
Primarily used in the United States; less common in Latin America itself. Some people prefer the alternative 'Latine,' which follows Spanish pronunciation more naturally. Use only as an attributive adjective, directly before a noun.
常見錯誤
latinx — noun
- latinxsingular
- latinxesplural
1. someone whose background is Latin American, most often used to refer to a person
someone whose background is Latin American, most often used to refer to a person living in the United States — the word offers a way to name that identity without choosing between the masculine 'Latino' and the feminine 'Latina'
Xin, a Latinx from Texas, spoke about growing up between two cultures.
a Latinx for a single person
The panel included several Latinx who shared their experiences in the tech world.
Diego identifies as Latinx rather than Latino or Latina.
The scholarship supports Latinx pursuing degrees in engineering.
Many Latinx in the neighbourhood came together for the annual street party.
- Latine
a gender-neutral alternative using -e instead of -x; generally preferred in Spanish-speaking settings because it aligns with Spanish sound patterns
文法句型
identify as + Latinx
a Latinx
用法筆記
Usually treated as invariable in the plural: write 'many Latinx,' not 'many Latinxs.' The term is most common in academic, activist, and younger circles in the United States.