LATINE Definition & Meaning

latine

or ��·�پ�·�Ա�

[ lah-tee-ney; English luh-teen ]

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adjective

of or relating to people of Latin American origin or descent (used especially by Spanish speakers in place of the anglicized gender-neutral form Latinx, the masculine form Latino, or the feminine form Latina ): More children’s books with latine authors and illustrators are being published than ever before.
She’s absolutely the most influential singer in the latine community today.
More children’s books with latine authors and illustrators are being published than ever before.

noun

plural latines.

a person of Latin American origin or descent (used especially by Spanish speakers in place of the anglicized gender-neutral form Latinx, the masculine form Latino, or the feminine form Latina ):
The voice acting hits me, as a latine, as stereotyped and forced.

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�y��vlog History and Origins

Origin of latine¹

First recorded in 2015–20; Latin(o) ( def ) + Latin(a) ( def ) + -e, non-gender-specific ending for some nouns and adjectives derived from Spanish present participles, e.g., el/la estudiante “the student,” or importante “i��ǰ��ٲ��Գ�”

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Example Sentences

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“The Latine community, along with its films and unique stories, has a significant impact on the cultural history of the U.S., making it essential that we preserve them for future generations,” Castillo said.

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When he got to my room, we chatted over a few glasses of white wine, covering our career trajectories and what it was like to be Latine in our respective fields.

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Calderón Kellett, who co-created the “One Day at a Time” reboot with Rita Moreno, is an experienced hand in updating comic material from a Latinx — make that Latine — point of view.

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The squabbles of a Latine family take center stage in a show that emphasizes cultural difference only to reveal universal patterns and fond similarities.

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And the world-premiere comedy, running through April 7, is the first Latine commission in the 100-year history of the Tony-winning Pasadena Playhouse — a landmark worth celebrating, though sorely overdue for a Los Angeles theater company.

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