proper noun
Spain
spayn
proper noun
1
A country in southern Europe occupying most of the Iberian Peninsula, with Madrid as its capital.
"They spent their honeymoon touring Spain by train."
How to Use Spain
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe European country whose capital is Madrid.
Common pairings
live in Spain
northern Spain
a trip to Spain
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Etymology
From Middle English Spayne, from Anglo-Norman Espayne, ultimately from Latin Hispania.