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Peninsular vs Criollo - What's the difference?

peninsular | criollo |

As an adjective peninsular

is of, pertaining to, resembling, or connected with a peninsula.

As a noun criollo is

{{cx|historical|lang=en}} A member of social class in the 16th century Spanish colonies, who were born in the colonies but had European lineage.

peninsular

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of, pertaining to, resembling, or connected with a peninsula.
    • The lakeside cottage was on a peninsular spit of land.

    criollo

    English

    (Criollo people)

    Alternative forms

    * Criollo

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A member of social class in the 16th century Spanish colonies, who were born in the colonies but had European lineage.

    • See also

    * peninsular ----