Latin America

== English == === Etymology === Calque of French Amérique latine. Thought to be coined by French Emperor Napoleon III. === Pronunciation === === Proper noun === Latin America (literally, in practice rare) Those parts of the Americas which speak Romance (Latin-derived) languages, namely Spanish, Portuguese, French, or creoles based on these. (most often) A continental region consisting of those parts of the Americas located south of the United States where Spanish or Portuguese is predominantly spoken; sometimes including areas speaking French or French-based creoles. (loosely, by narrowing) Ibero-America (excluding all French-speaking areas). (loosely, by broadening) umbrella term for South America, Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean (including English and Dutch-speaking areas). ==== Related terms ==== latino Latin American ==== Translations ==== === See also === Central America Ibero-America North America South America