His·pan·ic | \ hi-ˈspa-nik 
\
\Definition of Hispanic
1 : of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S.
2 : of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain
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Hispanic noun
Hispanicism \ hi-ˈspa-nə-ˌsi-zəm \ noun
\ nounHispanicist \ hi-ˈspa-nə-sist \ noun
\ nounHispanicize \ hi-ˈspa-nə-ˌsīz \ transitive verb
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Hispanic
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of Hispanic
: coming originally from an area where Spanish is spoken and especially from Latin America also : of or relating to Hispanic people
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Hispanic
adjectiveHis·pan·ic | \ hi-ˈspan-ik \
\Kids Definition of Hispanic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to people of Latin-American origin
Hispanic
nounKids Definition of Hispanic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person of Latin-American origin
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The first known use of Hispanic was in 1584
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