Hispanicization refers to the process of absorbing Hispanic culture, language, and traditions among non-Hispanic individuals or communities. There are several synonyms that aptly describe this phenomenon, including Hispanization, Latinoization, Chicanoization, Latinization, and Hispanism. Each of these terms describes the same concept of acculturation and assimilation of Hispanic culture into non-Hispanic groups, but with varying degrees of specificity. These synonyms are useful in developing a nuanced understanding of how different groups adopt and integrate Hispanic cultural elements into their way of life. Despite the slight differences between these words, they all denote the ongoing impact of Hispanic culture on diverse communities around the world.