Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkä-(ˌ)nō 
also shi-
plural Chicanos
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent
Chicano
adjective
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Low Rider Magazine’s headquarters sat at 282 Willow St. after Sonny Madrid, Larry Gonzalez and David Nunez founded the publication in 1977 centered around Chicano culture, including cars, music, fashion and political issues.
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
The Sabor Del Barrio entrance fee is $45 and includes access to a trolley for transportation to various parts of the event and entry to art galleries and museums such as the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, The Athenaeum Art Center, Studio Culture and Bread & Salt.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Howard says his Chicano family background influenced the method of his tattoos.
—Serena Billett, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
His father taught Chicano political titans Gil Cedillo and Vickie Castro in high school.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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Devan Patel, Mercury News, 24 May 2025
The Sabor Del Barrio entrance fee is $45 and includes access to a trolley for transportation to various parts of the event and entry to art galleries and museums such as the Chicano Park Museum and Cultural Center, The Athenaeum Art Center, Studio Culture and Bread & Salt.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 May 2025
Howard says his Chicano family background influenced the method of his tattoos.
—Serena Billett, Charlotte Observer, 20 May 2025
His father taught Chicano political titans Gil Cedillo and Vickie Castro in high school.
—Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
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“Chicano.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chicano. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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Chicano
noun
Chi·ca·no
chi-ˈkän-ō
shi-
: an American and especially a man or boy of Mexican ancestry
Chicano
adjective
Etymology
Mexican Spanish, an altered form of mexicano "Mexican"
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