Central American

British  

adjective

1. of or relating to Central America or its inhabitants

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Central America

Example Sentences

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

The group also visited the headquarters of Central American Resource Center, or CARECEN, a nonprofit established in 1983 by Salvadoran refugees fleeing civil war.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026

But while American forces removed Gen. Manuel Noriega and extradited him to face U.S. drug charges, the operation in the tiny Central American country led to the installation of a new government in days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 3, 2026

Central American migrants have seen all manner of hardline policies against them over the years, he adds – both by regional governments and by Washington.

From BBC • Dec. 27, 2025

Have you heard about this Central American stuff?

From "Feed" by M.T. Anderson