Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
New Spain
Proper noun
/njuː speɪn/
Definition
A historical colonial territory of the Spanish Empire in North America and the Philippines.
Examples
- New Spain was known for its rich resources and diverse cultures.
- The capital of New Spain was Mexico City, built on the ruins of Tenochtitlán.
Meaning
New Spain was established after the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire and extended over large parts of what is now the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America.
Synonyms
- Spanish Empire
- Viceroyalty of New Spain
