Meaning of the word "Latin America" in English

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Latin America

US /ˌlæt.ɪn əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
UK /ˌlæt.ɪn əˈmer.ɪ.kə/
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Noun

1.

the parts of the American continents south of the United States in which Spanish, Portuguese, or French is officially spoken

Example:
Many countries in Latin America are rich in natural resources.
She is studying the history of Latin America.
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