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
Hispanic
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Origin and Etymology of hispanic
Latin hispanicus, from Hispania Iberian Peninsula, Spain
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HISPANIC Defined for English Language Learners
Hispanic
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: 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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