Hispanic

adjective

His·​pan·​ic hi-ˈspa-nik How to pronounce Hispanic (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S.
2
: of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain
Hispanic noun
Hispanicism noun
Hispanicist noun
Hispanicize transitive verb

Examples of Hispanic in a Sentence

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The vast majority of construction workers are male and Hispanic, according to the CDC. Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024 Police describe him as Hispanic, 5 feet, 9 inches tall, and weighing roughly 130 pounds. Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 20 Dec. 2024 Three Hispanic men were seen running from the scene after the shooting, police said. Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024 Neighborhoods like Echo Park, where the population is approximately 85% Hispanic, offer a rich tapestry of cultural elements that can inform marketing strategies. Mike Villalobos, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Hispanic 

Word History

Etymology

Latin hispanicus, from Hispania Iberian Peninsula, Spain

First Known Use

1584, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of Hispanic was in 1584

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“Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hispanic. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

Hispanic

adjective
His·​pan·​ic his-ˈpan-ik How to pronounce Hispanic (audio)
1
: of or relating to the people, culture, or speech of Spain
2
: of, relating to, or being a person living in the U.S. from or whose ancestors were from Latin America
Hispanic noun
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