non-Hispanic

adjective

non-His·​pan·​ic ˌnän-hi-ˈspa-nik How to pronounce non-Hispanic (audio)
: not Hispanic
non-Hispanic white voters
non-Hispanic noun

Examples of non-Hispanic in a Sentence

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This connection was particularly pronounced in boys and in children born to non-Hispanic Black mothers, scientists observed in the study, published Thursday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 12 June 2025 According to the new report, non-Hispanic white Americans have overtaken Asians Americans as the healthiest U.S.-born population, with the lowest disability prevalence. Claire Wang, NBC news, 11 June 2025 In the most permissive and permissive states, non-Hispanic Black populations had the largest increase in firearm mortality among children, says the study. Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 June 2025 About 46% of Latino adults are obese and Black Americans are 30% more likely than white, non-Hispanic Americans to suffer from obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Manuel Carrazana, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for non-Hispanic

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-Hispanic was in 1920

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“Non-Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Hispanic. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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