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English
Etymology
Borrowed from Spanish norteño (“northerner”), from the gang's territory in Northern California.
Noun
Norteño (plural Norteños)
- (ethnic slur, offensive) A Mexican gang.
- (ethnic slur, offensive) A Mexican gang member.
- (ethnic slur, offensive) A Mexican or Hispanic person.
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