Adjective

1. American but of Mexican descent, especially if conscious of one's political identity in the U.S. body politic.
2. Identifying with the mixed-raced heritage of Old World and New World.
3. Of or pertaining to Chicano people.

Usage notes

• Reflecting Spanish usage, the form Chicana is typically used when applied specifically to women; however, the form Chicano is sometimes used in this case as well.

Usage notes

• Reflecting Spanish usage, the form Chicana is typically used when applied specifically to women; however, the form Chicano is sometimes used in this case as well.