Hispanic

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1 English 1.1 Etymology 2 adjective 3 noun

English

Etymology

from Hispania the Latin name for Spain.

adjective

1. Spanish, or of Spanish descent
2. Latin American , or South American
   Houses in California and Florida exhibit a strong Hispanic architectural influence.

noun

1. A person of Spanish descent.
   There are many famous Hispanic Americans in the music world.
2. A person from Latin America, or Spain.
3. A person residing in the United States, who is of Spanish or Latin American descent.
   Hispanics are quickly becoming the largest minority in the United States.

See also:

• Hispano
• Latino
• Spanish