Hispanic
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Hispanics
Sense 1
Of or relating to Spain.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Of or pertaining to the Iberian peninsula, its people, its culture or its languages.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
A native or descendant of a Spanish-speaking country.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 4
A person of Spanish ancestry.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Hispanic” mean?
Of or relating to Spain.
Is “Hispanic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.