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Costa Rican

/ ˈkɒstə ˈriːkən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Costa Rica or its inhabitants

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Costa Rica

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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The Costa Rican government agreed to accept him as a refugee and provide him legal status there, a letter from a Costa Rican official included in the legal filing says.

From BBC

The Costa Rican Red Cross also told People that “two people were dragged by a water current at the beach,” and they were out of the water when paramedics arrived.

Authorities said bystanders rescued Warner and brought him to shore, where the Costa Rican Red Cross treated him.

From BBC

As a Costa Rican, Ms Figueres said it was a significant moment to see Brazil host the prize.

From BBC

Speaking at an news conference in the Costa Rican capital, San José, Arias said he had "no idea" what the reason for the cancellation was.

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