Central American

adjective

1. of or relating to Central America or its inhabitants

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Central America

Example Sentences

Lawyers and advocates fear about 1,000 Central American children, including dozens in California, are at risk of being deported to dangerous situations in their home countries before finishing their immigration court proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

In the 1970s and 1980s, the federal government launched roundups targeting Mexican and Central Americans.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite efforts to halt its spread north, cases have now been confirmed in every Central American country, including Mexico.

From BBC

Instead of the traditional party — and an accompanying feast of pizza, papusas and other Mexican and Central American delicacies — students handed in their borrowed instruments Friday and quietly said their farewells.

From Los Angeles Times

But our region’s undocumented Mexican and Central American immigrants are inextricably embedded in our lives.

From Los Angeles Times