New Spain
geographical name
Spanish viceroyalty 1535–1821 including territory now in southwestern U.S., Mexico, Central America north of Panama, much of the West Indies, and the Philippines; capital Mexico City
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“New Spain.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/New%20Spain. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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