1. The study, appreciation, or advocacy of Spanish language, culture, and civilization.
Usage: Often used in academic and cultural contexts; Related to Hispanic studies programs
2. A characteristic feature, word, or idiom of the Spanish language or Spanish-speaking cultures.
Usage: Linguistic or cultural term

Examples

• The university's hispanism program attracts students interested in Spanish literature and history.
• Her research in hispanism focuses on medieval Spanish poetry.
• The department of hispanism offers courses in both language and cultural studies.
• Hispanism has become an increasingly important field in comparative literature.
• The scholar's work in hispanism examines the influence of Spanish culture on the Americas.