Hispanic culture
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3.1
- noun
- /hɪsˈpænɪk ˈkʌltʃər/
:
cultura hispana
- I'm a white Jew who is fascinated with Hispanic culture, particularly from Mexico and the Dominican Republic.
- aspects of Hispanic culture
- family in Hispanic culture
Examples
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Within the Hispanic culture, the family is relied on to provide both practical and emotional support to elderly people.
Academic text (1993) -
Consider including aspects of Hispanic culture in the curriculum.
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Be aware that each Hispanic culture has a unique body of music that is as diverse as the people who create it.
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After being raised in the Hispanic culture with such specific gender roles, I had my concerns.
Academic text (1998) -
However, music from other Hispanic cultures should be studied as well to be fully inclusive.
Academic text (2008) -
Values characteristic of Hispanic culture may also influence respondents' behavior in an interview.
Academic text (1991) -
With this expected growth, it becomes increasingly important that teachers become familiar with elements in Hispanic cultures and take opportunities to share them with their students.
Academic text (2008) -
Both of these aspects of Hispanic culture pose risks for STIs and HIV infection among Hispanic youth.
Academic text (2008) -
An example of promoting a culturally rooted protective process might be capitalizing on the collectivist nature of Hispanic culture by reinvesting parents in the lives of their adolescents and by engaging extended family in the parenting process.
Academic text (2008) -
The festival celebrated the vibrant traditions and social values integral to Hispanic culture.
Synonyms
A shared culture and identity among people who speak Spanish
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is directly compositional: 'Hispanic' (pertaining to Spanish-speaking people) modifies 'culture' (shared customs and practices), so a learner who knows both words can infer it means the customs and traditions of Hispanic people. Although there are sociopolitical nuances (e.g., Hispanic vs. Latino) in real-world use, these do not prevent a B1 learner from deriving the basic meaning from the constituents.
Etymology
Hispanic culture comes from the old name for Spain, 'Hispania'. Hispanic came to mean people who speak Spanish and culture means their shared customs and traditions. So Hispanic culture refers to the ways of life of Spanish-speaking communities in Spain and Latin America.