America's two closest neighbors are Canada and Mexico. People from Canada are just called Canadians, but people who are Mexican — or descended from Mexicans — can also be called Chicanos. This word means something similar to Hispanic, which is someone of Spanish descent. All Chicanos are Hispanics, but not all Hispanics are Chicanos: Chicano is a more specific word. Chicano is related to mejicano, a Spanish word for a Mexican. This word conveys a sense of pride about Chicano heritage.