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Mexican
Relating to the country of Mexico, its people, its culture, or its language. / A person who is a citizen of Mexico or originates from Mexico.
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pl: Mexicans
This term functions as both a proper adjective and a proper noun. When used as an adjective, it describes anything originating from or relating to Mexico, often carrying a connotation of cultural authenticity or national identity. It is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
As a noun, it refers to an individual's nationality or ethnic origin. While generally neutral, the term can acquire different emotional weights depending on the socio-political context of the conversation, ranging from a proud statement of identity to a label used in external categorization.
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