Afro-Latina
noun
Af·ro-La·ti·na
ˌa-frō-lə-ˈtē-nə
variants
or less commonly Afro Latina
plural Afro-Latinas also Afro Latinas
1
: a Black woman or girl of African ancestry who is a native or inhabitant of Latin America
Charo Mina-Rojas talks African history in Latin America and the specific struggles of Afro-Latinas in Colombia.—The Real News Network
2
: a Black woman or girl of Latin American origin and African ancestry living in the U.S.
"I think it's just indicative that the doors are opening," [Ariana] DeBose told the press. "It's an honor to be seen, it's an honor to be an Afro-Latina—an openly queer woman of color, a dancer, a singer, and an actor."—Kaitlyn McNab
Afro-Latina
adjective
or less commonly Afro Latina
Afro-Latina writers
took pride in her Afro-Latina heritage
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“Afro-Latina.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Afro-Latina. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.
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