Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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The Central American side are a relatively unknown quantity, but they are an exciting team whose results do not paint a true picture of their performances in the tournament.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
She has been adamand that foreign officials can only operate on Mexican soil if given prior clearance by the federal government, and has insisted the Central American nation's sovereignty should not be breached.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
At UCLA, professors in the Chicana/o and Central American Studies program — its founding dates to a 1993 hunger strike modeled after ones Chávez did — voted to remove his name from the department.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 23, 2026
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
For Enrique, a Central American without papers, it is treacherous ground.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
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