Multiculturalism Terminology

noun A person of mixed Chinese and Mexican descent or heritage.

• The term 'Chinexican' is sometimes used to describe someone of Chinese and Mexican descent.
• I heard that new restaurant in town serves Chinexican fusion cuisine.
• My friend likes to joke that he's a Chinexican because of his mixed heritage.
• The cultural exchange between China and Mexico has created a unique Chinexican identity in some communities.

verb to adapt or become accustomed to the cultural practices or beliefs of a different group

• The immigrants quickly acculturated to their new country's customs and traditions.
• After living in the city for a few months, she had fully acculturated to the fast-paced lifestyle.
• He's so acculturated to the local slang that he sounds like a native speaker.
• The team acculturated to their new coach's leadership style and saw great improvement in their performance.