hispanophobe: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1/C2Formal, academic, political, journalistic
Quick answer
What does “hispanophobe” mean?
A person who has an irrational fear, dislike, or prejudice against Hispanic peoples, Spanish-speaking countries, or their cultures.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A person who has an irrational fear, dislike, or prejudice against Hispanic peoples, Spanish-speaking countries, or their cultures.
A person who displays aversion, hostility, or discriminatory attitudes towards the Spanish language, Hispanic cultures, or people from Spain and Latin America.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
More commonly used in American political/social discourse due to relevance of Hispanic demographics. In British discourse, may refer more specifically to prejudice against Spain or Spanish culture.
Connotations
Strongly negative label in both varieties. Carries heavy accusation of racism or xenophobia.
Frequency
Low-frequency, specialised term in both, but slightly higher in US media and academia.
Grammar
How to Use “hispanophobe” in a Sentence
[Adj] hispanophobehispanophobe [who/of/that clause]accuse/paint/dismiss someone as a hispanophobeVocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “hispanophobe” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- His hispanophobe views were condemned by the community.
American English
- The hispanophobe commentary on the talk radio show was shocking.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rare, except in diversity/HR contexts discussing discriminatory attitudes.
Academic
Used in sociology, political science, cultural studies to describe xenophobic attitudes.
Everyday
Very rare; would be a formal accusation in heated political debate.
Technical
Not a clinical psychological term; used as a sociopolitical label.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “hispanophobe”
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Neutral
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Antonyms of “hispanophobe”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “hispanophobe”
- Using it to describe a mere critic of specific Spanish/Latin American policies (requires irrational prejudice).
- Confusing with 'Hispanophile'.
- Misspelling as 'Hispaniphobe' or 'Hispanofobe'.
- Using as a verb ('to hispanophobe' is incorrect).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No. It is a sociopolitical label, not a clinical term from psychology or psychiatry.
A 'racist' holds broad prejudice based on race. A 'hispanophobe' specifically fears/dislikes Hispanic peoples, cultures, or the Spanish language, which can be based on ethnicity, culture, or language.
Yes. The term implies an irrational, prejudiced hostility towards the people or culture as a whole, not reasoned criticism of specific policies or leaders.
The primary adjective is 'Hispanophobic'. 'Hispanophobe' itself is primarily a noun but can be used attributively (e.g., hispanophobe rhetoric).
A person who has an irrational fear, dislike, or prejudice against Hispanic peoples, Spanish-speaking countries, or their cultures.
Hispanophobe is usually formal, academic, political, journalistic in register.
Hispanophobe: in British English it is pronounced /ˌhɪspənə(ʊ)ˈfəʊb/, and in American English it is pronounced /hɪˈspænəˌfoʊb/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: HISPANO (relating to Spain/Hispanic) + PHOBE (one who fears/hates) = one who fears/hates Hispanic culture.
Conceptual Metaphor
PREJUDICE IS A DISEASE / FEAR (the '-phobe' suffix frames prejudice as an irrational sickness).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the term 'hispanophobe' MOST appropriately used?