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

Examples of pre-Hispanic in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nevertheless, much remains to be learned about its relationship to the surrounding area in pre-Hispanic times. — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 11 Aug. 2026

According to a news release from El Salvador’s Ministry of Culture, a pre-Hispanic burial site was found in Antiguo Cuscatlán, a suburb of San Salvador, earlier this month. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026

Framed in my room was a pre-Hispanic calculating tool that was made from colorful strings and beads. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Among his other collections is one devoted to pre-Hispanic gods. — ABC News, 30 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1919, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pre-Hispanic

• aldermanic
• inorganic
• magellanic
• messianic
• oceanic
• pozzolanic
• talismanic
• transuranic
• bannock
• laennec
• manic
• panic

Kids Definition

pre-Hispanic

adjective

pre-His·​pan·​ic

ˌprē-(h)i-ˈspan-ik

: of, relating to, or being the time prior to Spanish conquests in the western hemisphere