# hispanics

/hɪˈspænɪks/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/hispanics
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

people who live in the United States and have family roots in Spanish-speaking countries. It is a broad term for a large group with many different cultures.

For teachers: refers to individuals residing in the United States who identify as having origins in Spanish-speaking nations. Often used as a collective identifier in demographic and sociological contexts.

## Examples

- Many Hispanics in the city celebrate both local and traditional holidays.
- The census data shows that Hispanics represent a significant and growing portion of the state's population.

## Usage notes

- Usually capitalized; functions as a collective plural noun when referring to the group as a whole.

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