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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CHICANO

From Spanish mejicano Mexican.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CHICANO

chicano  [tʃɪˈkɑːnəʊ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CHICANO

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Chicano is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CHICANO MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Chicano

The terms Chicano or Chicana is a chosen identity of Mexican-Americans in the United States. The term "Chicano" is interchangeable with Mexican-American. Both names are chosen identities within the Mexican-American community in the United States. However, these terms have a wide range of meanings in various parts of the Southwest. The term became widely used during the Chicano Movement, mainly among Mexicans-Americans who wanted to express an identity, of cultural, ethnic and community pride. The term "Chicano" had negative connotations before the Chicano Movement, and still is viewed negatively by more conservative members of this community, but it is gaining more acceptance as an identity of pride within the Mexican-American community in the United States. As people from Mexico could be of any ethnic origin or race, including European, the pro indigenous/mestizo Chicano identity, movement or ideology is not necessarily supported by and/or representative in many cases, the interest of all people who consider themselves as being of "Mexican" descent.

Definition of chicano in the English dictionary

The definition of chicano in the dictionary is an American citizen of Mexican origin.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CHICANO


Americano
əˌmɛrɪˈkɑːnəʊ
Arnaud
ˈɑːnəʊ
Arno
ˈɑːnəʊ
boliviano
bəˌlɪvɪˈɑːnəʊ
Caetano
kaɪˈtɑːnəʊ
capitano
ˌkæpɪˈtɑːnəʊ
Carnot
ˈkɑːnəʊ
Kano
ˈkɑːnəʊ
llano
ˈlɑːnəʊ
Lugano
lʊˈɡɑːnəʊ
mano
ˈmɑːnəʊ
Meccano
mɪˈkɑːnəʊ
Nagano
nəˈɡɑːnəʊ
oregano
ˌɒrɪˈɡɑːnəʊ
Romano
rəʊˈmɑːnəʊ
siciliano
sɪˌsɪlɪˈɑːnəʊ
Soekarno
suːˈkɑːnəʊ
solano
səʊˈlɑːnəʊ
soprano
səˈprɑːnəʊ
Sukarno
suːˈkɑːnəʊ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CHICANO

chic
chica
Chicago
chicalote
chicana
chicane
chicaner
chicaneries
chicanery
chiccories
chiccory
chicha
Chichagof Island
Chichester
Chichewa
chichi
Chichihaerh
chick
chick flick
chick lit

WORDS THAT END LIKE CHICANO

Altiplano
Bolzano
Ciano
escribano
grand piano
guano
mano a mano
Marciano
Merano
Milano
mud volcano
paesano
parmigiano
piano
Pisano
pompano
shield volcano
stratovolcano
Talcahuano
volcano

Synonyms and antonyms of chicano in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «chicano» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CHICANO

Find out the translation of chicano to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of chicano from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «chicano» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

墨西哥裔美国人
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chicano
570 millions of speakers

English

chicano
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Chicano
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشيكانو
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Chicano
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

chicano
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

চিকানো
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chicano
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Chicano
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Chicano
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

チカーノ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

치카 노
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Chicano
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Chicano
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சிக்கனோ
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चिकानो
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

chicano
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Chicano
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

chicano
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Chicano
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Chicano
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

chicano
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Chicano
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

chicano
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Chicano
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of chicano

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICANO»

The term «chicano» is quite widely used and occupies the 47.008 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CHICANO» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «chicano» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «chicano» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about chicano

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CHICANO»

Discover the use of chicano in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to chicano and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Chicano
In his foreword, award-winning author Rubén Martínez reflects on the historical significance of Chicano's initial publication and explores how cultural perceptions have changed since the story of the Sandoval family first appeared in ...
Richard Vasquez, 2009
2
Chicano Folklore: A Guide to the Folktales, Traditions, ...
A comprehensive overview of the folktales, traditions, rituals, and religious practices of Mexican Americans.
Rafaela Castro, 2000
3
Chicano Students and the Courts: The Mexican American Legal ...
Extensively researched, and written by an author with firsthand experience in the courtroom as an expert witness in Mexican American education cases, this volume is the first to provide an in-depth understanding of the intersection of ...
Richard R. Valencia, 2008
4
A Century of Chicano History: Empire, Nations and Migration
This study argues for a radically new interpretation of the origins and evolution of the ethnic Mexican community across the US. This book offers a definitive account of the interdependent histories of the US and Mexico as well as the ...
Raul E. Fernandez, Gilbert G. Gonzalez, 2012
5
Chicana and Chicano Art: ProtestArte
"This is the first book solely dedicated to the history, development, and present-day flowering of Chicana and Chicano visual arts.
Carlos Francisco Jackson, 2009
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Chicano English in Context
It also addresses misconceptions that the general public has about Chicano English, as well as questions that have theoretical implications for the field of sociolinguistics, such as how language change might proceed differently in a ...
Carmen Fought, 2003
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Youth, Identity, Power: The Chicano Movement
Written by a leader of the Chicano Student Movement of the 1960s who also played a role in the creation of the wider Chicano Power Movement, this is the first fill-length work to appear on the subject.
Carlos Muñoz, 1989
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Chicano Renaissance: Contemporary Cultural Trends
This book meets that need, demonstrating that, despite the changes that have taken place in all areas of Chicana/o arts, a commitment to community revitalization continues to underlie artistic expression.
David Maciel, Isidro D. Ortiz, Mar’a Herrera-Sobek, 2000
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Becoming Mexican American: Ethnicity, Culture, and Identity ...
By focusing on Mexican immigrants to Los Angeles from 1900 to 1945, George J. Sanchez explores the process by which temporary sojourners altered their orientation to that of permanent residents, thereby laying the foundation for a new ...
George J. Sanchez, 1993
10
Chicano Drama: Performance, Society and Myth
An accessible introduction for students and theatregoers of Chicano theatre, first published in 2000.
Jorge Huerta, 2000

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CHICANO»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term chicano is used in the context of the following news items.
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Community notices (July 7)
The Chicano Conference, spearheaded by alumna and former professor Patricia Cano, will include guest speakers, a dance, a Huacha ... «Silver City Sun-News, Jul 15»
2
Vasquez: San Juan renders serious nostalgia
Throughout the year these Chicano thespians perform original works written by Mr. Valdez and just recently performed “Valley of the Heart” ... «Hollister Free Lance, Jul 15»
3
Nation's oldest Latino civil rights organization holds convention in …
A concert featuring Norteño artist Michael Salgado and American Chicano rock power trio Los Lonely Boys is also planned. The convention, to ... «Deseret News, Jul 15»
4
Bargain Hunter: Santa Monica Pier's free Twilight Concert Series …
... Real Estate and Hippo Campus (July 16), Cubanismo and Chicano Batman (July 23) and JD McPherson and Sarah Gayle Meech (July 30). «LA Daily News, Jul 15»
5
South LA teacher earns national acclaim for ethnic studies advocacy
... of all ethnicities through a range of classes, including African American history to Chicano studies and also Asian American studies. “When I ... «The South Los Angeles Report, Jul 15»
6
The Chicano Generation
The Chicano movement of the late 1960s and 1970s was the largest and most widespread civil rights and empowerment movement by ... «The UCSB Current, Jul 15»
7
Ayala: Trump's hateful words have consequences
He'd find the stories of indigenous people and Tejano, Spanish, Mexican, Mexican-American, Chicano and Latino settlers who loved this land, ... «Houston Chronicle, Jul 15»
8
Dolores Huerta First Latina Profiled in Smithsonian National Portrait …
With more than 40 items, including photos, United Farm Workers memorabilia, Chicano artwork and public speeches, the exhibit follows 13 ... «Latina, Jul 15»
9
Crusading editor led Latinos in battle against discrimination
... the Mexican-American community,” said Jose Calderon, emeritus professor of sociology and Chicano studies at Pitzer College in Claremont. «Inland Valley Daily Bulletin, Jul 15»
10
Affirmative action necessary to support diversity, upward mobility
Likewise, students identifying as Chicano or Latino make up 19 percent of students admitted to UC Berkeley, though they represent more than ... «Daily Californian, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Chicano [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/chicano>. Apr 2024 ».
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