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Definition of spain

spain

/speɪn/
spain

Adjective:Spanish
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A country located in southwestern Europe, occupying the majority of the Iberian Peninsula, bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean, France, Andorra, and Portugal.

Example

"During our tour of Europe, we spent two weeks traveling through Spain, enjoying the diverse architecture of Barcelona and the historic streets of Madrid."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'Spayne', from Anglo-Norman 'Espayne', derived from Late Latin 'Hispānia', the Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spain. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spain
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