Hispanicize

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/hɪsˈpænɪsaɪz/US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(hi spanə sīz′)


WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
His•pan•i•cize  (hi spanə sīz′),USA pronunciation v.t., -cized, -ciz•ing. (sometimes l.c.)
  1. to make Spanish or Latin American, as in character, custom, or style.
  2. to bring under Spanish or Latin-American domination or influence.
Also,[esp. Brit.,] His•pani•cise′. 
  • Hispanic + -ize 1875–80
His•pan′i•ci•zation, n. 


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