Hispanic
Hispanic
Hispanic (/hɪˈspænɪk/; Spanish: hispano or hispana) refers to people, cultures, or countries related to Spain, the Spanish language, culture, or people. The term commonly applies to countries once under colonial possession by the Spanish Empire following Spanish colonization of the Americas, parts of the Asia-Pacific region and Africa.
Etymology
The term Hispanic derives from the Latin Hispanicus, meaning "from Hispania". Hispania was the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula. Over time, the term has evolved and is now used to refer to the culture and people of countries formerly ruled by the Spanish Empire, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Related Terms
- Latino: While often used interchangeably with Hispanic, the term Latino refers more broadly to anyone of Latin American origin or ancestry, including Brazilians.
- Iberian: Referring to the people or things related to the Iberian Peninsula, which includes Spain and Portugal.
- Spanish: This term can refer to anything related to Spain, including its language and people.
- Hispanophone: A Spanish-speaking person, especially one of Hispanic descent, living in the US.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Hispanic
- Wikipedia's article - Hispanic
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