non-Hispanic

adjective

non-His·​pan·​ic ˌnän-hi-ˈspa-nik How to pronounce non-Hispanic (audio)
: not Hispanic
non-Hispanic white voters
non-Hispanic noun

Examples of non-Hispanic in a Sentence

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In the aftermath of its policies, Arizona saw a 2.5 percent decrease in total employment due to the departures, according to a Moody’s Analytics analysis, and American-born, non-Hispanic white men in the state saw a 2 percent decline in employment rates. Mennatalla Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, the non-Hispanic white population there rose 42 percent to 31,155 from 21,998 during that period. Winnie Hu, New York Times, 19 Dec. 2024 The rate of victimization against other non-Hispanic people seemed unchanged, except for those who lived near Hispanic communities. Salvador Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 In the United States, non-Hispanic Black, American Indian, and Alaska Native people are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, as repeatedly reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for non-Hispanic 

Word History

First Known Use

1920, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of non-Hispanic was in 1920

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“Non-Hispanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-Hispanic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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