Hispanic
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Definition
Adjective:
- Relating to Spanish-speaking people or their cultures: Used to describe people, communities, or cultural elements connected to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the Americas.
Noun:
- An American of Spanish-speaking descent: A person living in the United States whose ancestry or cultural background is from a Spanish-speaking country or region.
Examples
Adjective:
- The museum has a large collection of Hispanic art.
- Hispanic culture is very diverse, encompassing many different traditions.
Noun:
- She is a Hispanic who moved to New York from Puerto Rico.
- The survey asked if participants identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Advanced Usage
"Hispanic-serving": A term used for institutions, like colleges, that have a significant enrollment of Hispanic students.
- The university is designated as a Hispanic-serving institution.
"Non-Hispanic": Used to specify someone who is not of Hispanic origin, often in demographic contexts.
- The study compared health outcomes for Hispanic and non-Hispanic white populations.
Variants and Related Words
- Hispanicize (verb, rare): To make something Hispanic in character or form.
- Hispanicity (noun): The quality or state of being Hispanic.
Synonyms
- Latino/Latina: Often used interchangeably, though "Latino" can specifically refer to people of Latin American origin, which may include non-Spanish speaking countries (e.g., Brazil).
- Spanish-speaking: More directly descriptive of language use rather than cultural or ethnic identity.
Related Phrases
- Hispanic Heritage Month: An annual celebration in the United States (September 15 to October 15) honoring the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino Americans.
Adjective
- related to a Spanish-speaking people or culture
- the Hispanic population of California is growing rapidly
Noun
- an American whose first language is Spanish