Spaniard

noun

Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd How to pronounce Spaniard (audio)
: a native or inhabitant of Spain

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The Spaniard had a brief exchange with Earthy, who was training on his day off. Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 1 May 2025 The Spaniard is the captain of Legion XIII, one of the current most successful teams in the league, if not the most successful. Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 In addition to being given the aforementioned Laureus Sporting Icon Award, the Spaniard will also be honored in a ceremony at this year’s French Open. Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 29 Apr. 2025 The Spaniard pitched up at Villa Park when the club was fighting relegation from the Premier League. Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Spaniard

Word History

Etymology

Middle English Spaignard, from Middle French Espaignard, from Espaigne Spain, from Latin Hispania

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Spaniard was in the 15th century

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“Spaniard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Spaniard. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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Spaniard

noun
Span·​iard ˈspan-yərd How to pronounce Spaniard (audio)
: a person born or living in Spain
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