Spaniard

noun

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

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The Spaniard believes that race weekend formats should be adjusted too, to allow drivers to prepare for the sport part of the weekend. Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2026 The collision caused the Spaniard to lose balance and fall down. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 Antonio Fernández, a Spaniard who immigrated to Chicago and led the agency’s office first there and then in San Antonio. Paul Elie, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026 The Spaniard also become the youngest man in the Open Era to seal seven grand slam titles, surpassing the record previously held by Bjorn Borg. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 1 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 24 Feb. 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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