Honduras

American  

[hon-door-uhs, -dyoor-, awn-doo-rahs] / hɒnˈdʊər əs, -ˈdyʊər-, ɔnˈdu rɑs /

noun

1. a republic in northeastern Central America. 43,277 sq. mi. (112,087 sq km). Tegucigalpa.

2. Gulf of Honduras, an arm of the Caribbean Sea, bordered by Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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Honduras British  

/ hɒnˈdjʊərəs /

noun

1. a republic in Central America: an early centre of Mayan civilization; colonized by the Spanish from 1524 onwards; gained independence in 1821. Official language: Spanish; English is also widely spoken. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: lempira. Capital: Tegucigalpa. Pop: 8 448 465 (2013 est). Area: 112 088 sq km (43 277 sq miles)

2. an inlet of the Caribbean, on the coasts of Honduras, Guatemala, and Belize

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Honduras Cultural  

1. Republic in Central America, bordered by the Caribbean Sea to the north, Nicaragua to the east and south, El Salvador and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, and Guatemala to the west. Its capital and largest city is Tegucigalpa.

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Other Word Forms

• Honduran adjective
• Honduranean adjective
• Honduranian adjective

Example Sentences

“For me, the only game that counts in my head right now is the game of Feb. 17 in Honduras,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's a historic moment for both countries," Dogu -- a former ambassador to Nicaragua and Honduras -- said in the video.

From Barron's

Colombia, Honduras, Peru and Venezuela have been among the leading countries of origin in recent years, as many people have sought to flee from poverty, violence and political instability.

From The Wall Street Journal

The highest number of undocumented arrivals currently living in Spain are believed to be from Colombia, Peru and Honduras.

From BBC