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His•pan•i•cize
(hi span′ə sīz′),USA pronunciation v.t., -cized, -ciz•ing. (sometimes l.c.)
His•pan′i•ci•za′tion, n.
- to make Spanish or Latin American, as in character, custom, or style.
- to bring under Spanish or Latin-American domination or influence.
- Hispanic + -ize 1875–80