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Definition of spaniard

spaniard

/ˈspæn.jɚd/
Span · iard
Plural:Spaniards
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Adjective:Spanish
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spaniard Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Spain, or a person of Spanish descent.

Example

"The famous painter Pablo Picasso was a Spaniard who spent much of his adult life working in France."

Word Nuance & Usage

'Spaniard' is the standard noun used to refer to a person from Spain, whereas 'Spanish' is used as the adjective and the name of the language (and collectively as 'the Spanish'). Unlike 'Hispanic', which refers broadly to Spanish-speaking peoples across Latin America and Spain, 'Spaniard' specifically denotes a native or citizen of Spain.

• Rhymes for spaniard

• Nearby Words

spangle
spangled
spangly
spaniard
spaniel
spanish mackerel
spank

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in Middle English from Old French 'Espaignart', formed from 'Espaigne' (Spain, from Latin 'Hispania') and the suffix '-art' (denoting a person associated with a place or quality).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Spaniard. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/spaniard
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