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Hispanic

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adjective His·pan·ic \ hi-ˈspa-nik \

Definition of Hispanic

1 :of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain or of Spain and Portugal
2 :of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent living in the U.S.; especially :one of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin
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Hispanic

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Hispanicism

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Hispanicist

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Hispanicize

play \hi-ˈspa-nə-ˌsīz\ transitive verb

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Origin and Etymology of hispanic

Latin hispanicus, from Hispania Iberian Peninsula, Spain

Other Anthropology Terms

ectomorph, ethnography, prehistory, yurt

HISPANIC Defined for English Language Learners

Hispanic

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adjective

Definition of Hispanic for English Language Learners

  • : coming originally from an area where Spanish is spoken and especially from Latin America; also : of or relating to Hispanic people

HISPANIC Defined for Kids

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Hispanic

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adjective His·pan·ic \ hi-ˈspan-ik \

Definition of Hispanic for Students

:of or relating to people of Latin-American origin
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Hispanic

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Definition of Hispanic for Students

:a person of Latin-American origin

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  1. See words that rhyme with Hispanic Spanish Central: Translation of Hispanic Nglish: Translation of Hispanic for Spanish speakers

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