hispanic Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun an American whose first language is Spanish
    Spanish American; Hispanic American.
  2. adjective related to a Spanish-speaking people or culture
    Latino.
    • the Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly

WordNet

His*pan"ic adjective
Etymology
L. Hispanicus.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Spain or its language; as, Hispanic words.

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