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Latina

/ləˈtiː.nə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A woman or girl of Latin American origin or descent.

    "The festival celebrated the contributions of Latina artists to the cultural landscape."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe a female member of the Latinx community.

    "She identifies as a Latina and is proud of her heritage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Latina' originates from the Latin word 'Latinus', which referred to the people of Latium, a region of ancient Italy. Over time, it has evolved to refer to women of Latin American descent, particularly in the context of cultural identity and representation.

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