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Iberian

usgb/aɪˈbɪriən/Volume
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Geographic SpecificityPlay
Use 'Iberian' to refer exclusively to elements from Spain and Portugal, not Latin American or other Hispanic areas. SlideFlamenco is an Iberian dance with roots in southern Spain.
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Cultural ContextPlay
'Iberian' embodies a mix of cultures, languages, and architecture unique to the Iberian Peninsula. SlideThe Iberian tradition of siesta is famous worldwide.
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Historical UsagePlay
Historically, 'Iberian' can refer to the ancient tribes of the peninsula before Roman conquest. SlideIberian ruins provide insight into pre-Roman civilization in the region.