Mex·i·can
 Mexican
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- pronunciation:
- mek
sih
k
n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of or having to do with Mexico or its people.
Tacos are her favorite Mexican food. |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who was born in or is a citizen of Mexico.
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The word mexican
contains the following part:
-an, -ian, -ean
Latin
adjective- and noun-forming suffix
that means
in adjectives: from (a place) or pertaining to or following (a figure or school of thought); in nouns: person or thing from (a place) or associated with (an activity or school of thought).
More about this word part:
The suffix group -an
, -ian
, -ean
attaches to common nouns and proper nouns to form adjectives or nouns.
Example words:
American,
Asian,
civilian,
comedian,
custodian,
European,
guardian,
historian,
Mediterranean,
Mexican,
pediatrician,
politician,
technician,
urban