Hispanic

Hispanic
a) Of or related to Spain

Houses in New Mexico, California and Florida exhibit a strong Hispanic architectural influence.

b) Pertaining to a Spanish-speaking people or culture, as in Latin America.
2. noun
a) A Spanish-speaking person.
b) A person residing in the United States, Latin America or worldwide of Spanish ancestry
See Also: Hispano, Spanish

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