pre-Hispanic
adjective
pre-His·pan·ic
ˌprē-(h)i-ˈspa-nik 
: of, relating to, or being the time prior to Spanish conquests in the western hemisphere
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In regions such as Oaxaca, its consumption dates back to pre-Hispanic times and remains a living tradition in markets, kitchens, and celebrations.
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Our museum features one of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic artifacts south of Los Angeles, with many related to chocolate.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Bourbon king’s symbolic remarks came after years of a diplomatic spat between Spain and Mexico over the Mexican government’s demands that Spain apologize for its 1519-1521 conquest of Mexico, which resulted in the death of a large part of the country’s pre-Hispanic population.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Many local spas incorporate Zapotec or pre-Hispanic techniques, philosophies, and ingredients in their treatments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 25 Mar. 2026
Our museum features one of the largest collections of pre-Hispanic artifacts south of Los Angeles, with many related to chocolate.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
The Bourbon king’s symbolic remarks came after years of a diplomatic spat between Spain and Mexico over the Mexican government’s demands that Spain apologize for its 1519-1521 conquest of Mexico, which resulted in the death of a large part of the country’s pre-Hispanic population.
—ABC News, 16 Mar. 2026
Many local spas incorporate Zapotec or pre-Hispanic techniques, philosophies, and ingredients in their treatments.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Pre-Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pre-Hispanic. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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