Spaniard

noun

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

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One of the most experienced of all the climbers, a Spaniard named Sergi Mingote, falls to his death. Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026 Duran booted a water bottle on his way down the tunnel while manager Unai Emery was enraged by Newcastle assistant Jason Tindall putting his finger to his lips and telling the Spaniard to be quiet. Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026 The Spaniard died of brain cancer at age 54 in 2011. Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026 For crown and cross The violence at Acoma did not dissuade Spaniards eager to migrate. Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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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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