Costa Rican

British

/ ˈkɒstə ˈriːkən /

adjective

of or relating to Costa Rica or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Costa Rica

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Costa Rican

Rebeca Grynspan, a Costa Rican economist, politician and U.N. trade leader, is viewed as moderate and reform-minded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

Freese saved the day by stopping three of the Costa Rican attempts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

Nearby, Costa Rican tourist Jordan Bermúdez said his group went ahead with their plans.

From BBC ● May 10, 2026

Costa Rican President-elect Laura Fernandez on Monday welcomed guidance from El Salvador's gang-busting Nayib Bukele in her own country's fight against a surge in drug-related violence.

From Barron's ● Feb. 2, 2026

Alajuela is the centre of the Costa Rican sugar trade, and an important market for coffee.

From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg

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