Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
marielito
Noun
/ˌmɛrɪˈɛlɪtoʊ/
Definition
A term referring to a Cuban immigrant who left Cuba during the Mariel Boatlift in 1980.
Examples
- Many marielitos arrived in Florida seeking a better life and new opportunities.
- The marielito community has had a significant impact on Miami’s culture.
Meaning
Marielitos were part of a mass emigration of Cubans who traveled to the United States from the port of Mariel, Cuba, largely seeking refuge from the political and economic conditions of their home country.
Synonyms
- Cuban immigrant
- Mariel Cuban
- Exile
