His·pan·ic
hi-ˈspa-nik
1
: of, relating to, or being a native of Spanish-speaking Latin America or a descendant of such a person
Hispanic people/cultures
the Hispanic Caribbean
… Hispanic communities in and outside of Latin America.—Angely Mercado
especially
: of, relating to, or being Hispanic people living in the U.S.
the state's Hispanic voters
There is no monolithic Hispanic vote, in Texas or anywhere else. —Tina Aviles
Hispanic residents of Broward and Palm Beach counties have backgrounds that are Cuban, Puerto Rican, Mexican and from many countries in Central and South America. —Anthony Man
2
: of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain
Hispanic
noun
His·pan·i·cism
hiˈspanəˌsizəm
plural -s
: a word, phrase, or mode of expression distinctive of Spanish especially when it appears in an English context
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“Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hispanic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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