Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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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
She will become the second woman to govern the Central American nation after Laura Chinchilla, who was elected president in 2010.
From BBC • Feb. 2, 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
A Central American youth rides a freight train through Mexico toward the United States.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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