Spaniard
UK: ˈspæn.jəd | US: ˈspæn.jɚd
n. a native or inhabitant of Spain
The word "Spaniard" derives from Middle English Spaniard, borrowed from Old French Espaignart, which combines Espaigne (Spain) + the suffix -ard (indicating association or origin). The suffix -ard is of Germanic origin, often used to form nouns denoting people with specific traits or origins (e.g., "drunkard," "wizard"). The term reflects the medieval European practice of labeling nationalities with this suffix, preserving the root "Spain" while adding a clear identifier for its people.
The Spaniard proudly displayed his country’s flag during the festival.
Cervantes, a famous Spaniard, wrote Don Quixote.
She met a Spaniard while traveling in Barcelona.
The restaurant’s chef is a Spaniard who specializes in paella.
Historically, the Spaniard explorers played a key role in the Age of Discovery.