[ hɪ'spanɪk ]
■ adjective relating to Spain or to Spanish-speaking countries, especially those of Central and South America.
↘relating to Spanish-speaking people or their culture, especially in the US.
■ noun a Spanish-speaking person, especially one of Latin American descent, living in the US.
Derivatives
~ize or ~ise verb
Origin
from L. ~us , from Hispania 'Spain'.
Usage
In the US, ~ is the standard accepted term when referring to Spanish-speaking people living in the US. Other, more specific, terms such as Latino and Chicano are also used where occasion demands.