Latino
/ləˈtiːnoʊ/noun
A person of Latin American origin or descent, especially in U.S. usage.
Did you know?The word ultimately traces to the ancient Romans’ homeland, Latium, though the deeper origin of the place-name itself remains uncertain.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Rome
Latin
Latīnus
“Of Latium; Latin”
Classical Latin
Latin
Latīnus
“Relating to the language, people, or region of Latium”
Old English
Old English
Læden
“Latin language”
Medieval Latin
Medieval Latin
Latinus
“Latin; belonging to Latin-speaking peoples”
19th Century
Spanish
latino
“Latin American or relating to Latin America”
20th Century
American English
Latino
“A person of Latin American origin or descent”