English > Central American country: 1 sense > noun 1, location| Meaning | Any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments. |
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| Synonym | Central American nation |
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| Instances | Belize, British Honduras | A country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean |
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| Costa Rica, Republic of Costa Rica | A republic in Central America |
| El Salvador, Republic of El Salvador, Salvador | A republic on the Pacific coast of Central America |
| Guatemala, Republic of Guatemala | A republic in Central America |
| Honduras, Republic of Honduras | A republic in Central America |
| Nicaragua, Republic of Nicaragua | A republic in Central America |
| Panama, Republic of Panama | A republic on the Isthmus of Panama |
| Part of | Central America | The isthmus joining North America and South America |
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| Broader | North American country, North American nation | Any country on the North American continent |
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| Spanish | estado centroamericano, país centroamericano |
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| Catalan | Amèrica Central |
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