Spaniard

noun

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

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Now the Spaniard's participation in the 2027 matches in Ireland are in question. ABC News, 3 Mar. 2026 Crandall said the Hopis were famous for their ability to keep Spaniards out. Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 27 Feb. 2026 And the England international has been everpresent under Arteta, playing more minutes than any other player since the Spaniard’s appointment in 2019. Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026 After beating Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev in two tight matches, in which Alcaraz had to showcase his defensive skills and patience, the Spaniard unleashed against Arthur Fils as the Frenchman, returning from a longterm back injury, found Alcaraz one step too far. Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 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 8 Mar. 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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