/lah-DEE-no/
In Guatemala, a mestizo person of Western cultural background, distinct from indigenous Maya communities. The term defines a cultural and social identity, not just ethnicity.
Example
"The ladino population dominates urban centers while indigenous communities are mostly rural."
"He grew up ladino but learned a Mayan language as an adult."
Regional synonyms:
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/lah-DEE-no/
In Guatemala, a mestizo person of Western cultural background, distinct from indigenous Maya communities. The term defines a cultural and social identity, not just ethnicity.
Example
"The ladino population dominates urban centers while indigenous communities are mostly rural."
"He grew up ladino but learned a Mayan language as an adult."
Regional synonyms: