Meaning & use
Hispanic
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Relating to Spain, or to Spanish-speaking countries and cultures, especially those of Latin America.
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The festival celebrated Hispanic heritage through music, food, and dance.
She grew up in a Hispanic household where Spanish was spoken at home.
A note on using this word
In the U.S., 'Hispanic' technically refers to Spanish-language and cultural ties, while 'Latino/Latina' refers to Latin American origin regardless of language; the two overlap but aren't identical.
Words with a similar meaning
LatinoLatin American
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