Hispanic
adjective
His·pan·ic
hi-ˈspa-nik 
1
: of, relating to, or being a person of Latin American descent and especially of Cuban, Mexican, or Puerto Rican origin living in the U.S.
2
: of or relating to the people, speech, or culture of Spain
Hispanic
noun
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This blend of Black, Hispanic, white, female, male, first-generation, gay and straight students got to see a real, working newsroom up close and personal.
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This is especially true among White Americans, with smaller gaps by religiosity among Hispanic and Asian adults.
—Jennifer Agiesta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
That is compared to 55 percent of Hispanic voters who disapprove of Trump and 40 percent who approve.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Demographically, Asian and white students achieved the highest proficiency scores, while Black and Hispanic students achieved the lowest.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
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Letters To The Editor, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2025
This is especially true among White Americans, with smaller gaps by religiosity among Hispanic and Asian adults.
—Jennifer Agiesta, CNN, 26 Feb. 2025
That is compared to 55 percent of Hispanic voters who disapprove of Trump and 40 percent who approve.
—Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Demographically, Asian and white students achieved the highest proficiency scores, while Black and Hispanic students achieved the lowest.
—Carson Swick, Baltimore Sun, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Hispanic. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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Hispanic
adjective
His·pan·ic
his-ˈpan-ik
1
: of or relating to the people, culture, or speech of Spain
2
: of, relating to, or being a person living in the U.S. from or whose ancestors were from Latin America
Hispanic
noun
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