The word 'chicano' is a loan word from Spanish (Mexico) 'mejicano'

'Chicano' is a word borrowed from Spanish (Mexico) 'mejicano'. The word entered the English language some time around 1947.

chicano [noun] [1947]

An American and especially a man or boy of Mexican descent

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Etymology: Mexican Spanish, alteration of Spanish 'mexicano' Mexican

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