hɪˈspænjə, hɪˈspɑːnjə

Definitions

1. noun

The ancient Roman province that covered much of the Iberian Peninsula.

“The historian wrote extensively about the Roman conquest of Hispania.”

2. proper noun

The ancient Roman name for the Iberian Peninsula, especially the modern-day countries of Spain and Portugal.

“The archaeological site in Hispania holds significant importance for the study of Roman culture.”

3. noun

A region of the Roman Empire where the Latin and Iberian languages coexisted.

“The linguist studied the Latin and Iberian languages spoken in Hispania during the Roman era.”