Hispanic
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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
adjective
English 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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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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