ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Hispanist

Hi there! Do you know what the word "Hispanic" means? It's a term used to describe people who come from or have ancestry from Spanish-speaking countries, such as Mexico, Spain, or Puerto Rico.

Now, an "Hispanist" is someone who studies and specializes in the cultures, languages, history, and literature of those Spanish-speaking countries. They become experts in these subjects and may teach them at universities or write books about them.

So it's kind of like being a super smart person who knows everything about Spanish-speaking countries and their cultures!