Mexican

[ mek-si-kuh n ]

/ ˈmɛk sɪ kən /

of or relating to Mexico or its people.

of or relating to Spanish as used in Mexico.

of or relating to the Nahuatl language or its speakers.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico, or a person of Mexican descent.

Origin of Mexican

From the Spanish word mexicano, dating back to 1595–1605. See Mexico, -an

See Mexican standoff.

an·ti-Mex·i·can, noun, adjective pro-Mex·i·can, adjective, noun

So, as far as Mexican officials like Peña Nieto are concerned, the goal is to keep their countrymen here — and keep them happy.

Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting |Ruben Navarrette Jr. |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Two-thirds of those who likely to benefit from the new policy are Mexican.

Why Mexicans Are Enraged by Obama’s Big Tuesday Meeting |Ruben Navarrette Jr. |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Virtually all the southwestern gangs of Mexican heritage (Surenos or Southsiders) are under their control.

The Mexican Mafia Is the Daddy of All Street Gangs |Seth Ferranti |December 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Robert Morrill, a former gang detective and author of The Mexican Mafia/The Story, said there is little the authorities can do.

The Mexican Mafia Is the Daddy of All Street Gangs |Seth Ferranti |December 11, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

Christian is the son of Mexican immigrants whose father works at a car wash and mother works at McDonalds.

Forget the Kids Who Can’t Get In; What About Those Who Don’t Even Apply? |Jonah Edelman |December 9, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Indeed, in almost every case that required a thorough comprehension of the Mexican problem, he blundered.

The War With Mexico, Volume I (of 2) |Justin H. Smith
Beppo,” said the Mexican, in a gruff voice, “bring out the horses.

Frank at Don Carlos' Rancho |Harry Castlemon
Driscoll nodded, and off the old Mexican ambled with the flask.

The Missourian |Eugene P. (Eugene Percy) Lyle
This the Mexican did, translating the Spanish paragraphs into English with fluent ease, ending by reading the list of witnesses.

In the Shadow of the Hills |George C. Shedd
Back at the ranch the Mexican vaqueros lounged about, grumbling.

The Mucker |Edgar Rice Burroughs

Mexican

/ (ˈmɛksɪkən) /

of or relating to Mexico or its inhabitants

a native or inhabitant of Mexico