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Hispanism

Hispanism

8.2
The study of Spanish language, literature, and culture at university
  • noun
  • /ˈhɪspənɪzəm/
  • Specialized
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  • The university offers a master's program in Hispanism for students interested in Spanish culture.

Examples

  • She decided to pursue Hispanism because of her passion for Spanish literature and history.

  • His research in Hispanism focuses on the influence of Spanish art in Latin America.

  • The study of Hispanism has grown significantly in recent years.

  • Many universities offer courses in Hispanism.

  • She decided to pursue Hispanism because of her passion for the Spanish language and literature.

  • The university offers a master's program in Hispanism that explores various aspects of Spanish culture.

  • His research in Hispanism examines the development of Spanish literature throughout history.

Synonyms

Hispanicism
vsHispanism
9.1

An interest in Spanish language, literature and culture

is the formal academic study of the Spanish language literature and culture

Surface Forms

Hispanism singular
Hispanisms plural

Morphology

Hispanism = Hispanic (transparent) = hispan + ism

Formed by attaching '-ism' to 'Hispanic' to denote an academic field or system of study concerning Spanish language, literature, and culture; this is a standard '-ism' formation for disciplines.

Etymology

Hispanism also uses Hispan- 'Spain' with -ism which can mean a 'field of study' or special interest, so it can refer to the academic study of Spanish language, literature, and culture.