Chicano (noun)

1. A person of Mexican descent born and raised in the United States.
2. A person who identifies with and is actively involved in the Chicano cultural, social, and political movement.

Origin:

The word "chicano" is a term used to describe a person of mexican descent born and raised in the united states. it is derived from the mexican-american pronunciation of the word "mexicano" and first used in the 1960s by the civil rights and chicano movement.

Examples:

1. He was a proud Chicano, who was committed to preserving his culture and promoting civil rights.
2. The Chicano mural movement was a powerful form of political expression in the 1970s.
3. Chicano culture is a unique blend of Mexican and American influences.
4. The term Chicano is often used as an empowering identity.
5. Chicano literature is an important part of the American literary canon.