Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hispanicize
verb
hɪˈspænɪkaɪz
Definition
To make something more characteristic of Hispanic culture, language, or ancestry.
Examples
- Many communities in the U.S. have begun to hispanicize their cultural events to better reflect their heritage.
- The media often tries to hispanicize TV shows by incorporating more Latino characters and storylines.
- In recent years, the process to hispanicize public spaces has increased, with more bilingual signs being placed in neighborhoods.
Meaning
The act of adapting language or cultural expressions to align more closely with Hispanic traditions or influences.
Synonyms
- Latinize
- Spanishify
- Cultural adaptation
