Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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She has been adamand that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance by the federal government, and has insisted the Central American nation's sovereignty should not be breached.
From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026
Panama's Ministry of Culture said the discovery was "of great importance for Panamanian archaeology and the study of pre-Hispanic societies of the Central American isthmus," referring to the land that connects North and South America.
From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026
She first visited the city as a teenager, drawn by family ties and the Central American diaspora.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026
But there was a growing perception that China was rapidly gaining a foothold and influence in the Central American nation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026
Have you heard about this Central American stuff?
From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson
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