spaniard
/'spænjəd/
Definition
- Noun:
- A native or inhabitant of Spain: A person who was born in Spain or who is a citizen of the country of Spain.
Usage
- The word "Spaniard" is used specifically to refer to a person from Spain. It is a demonym (a word for the people of a place). It is typically used in a neutral, factual context.
- It is important to distinguish "Spaniard" (a person) from "Spanish" (the language or an adjective describing things from Spain, e.g., Spanish culture, Spanish food).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used in historical contexts to refer to people from Spain in past eras.
- The Armada was a fleet of warships manned by Spaniards.
Variants and Related Words
- Spanish (adj): Of or relating to Spain, its people, or its language.
- We are studying Spanish history.
- Spain (n): The country in southwestern Europe.
Synonyms
- Native of Spain
- Inhabitant of Spain
Notes
- "Spaniard" is the correct noun for a person. Using "Spanish" as a noun to refer to a person (e.g., "He is a Spanish") is grammatically incorrect in standard English. The correct forms are "He is Spanish" (adjective) or "He is a Spaniard" (noun).
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a native or inhabitant of Spain
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