Central American
Britishadjective
noun
Example Sentences
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Zepeda works as a community coordinator for the Los Angeles-based Central American Resource Center, or CARECEN, the largest Central American organization in the country that provides low-cost immigration legal services and policy advocacy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
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
While Panama is the only Central American country that qualified for the World Cup, the 35-year-old continues to receive commission requests for pieces that highlight nations like El Salvador and Guatemala.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
Under Chaves, the Central American nation joined US President Donald Trump's "Shield of the Americas" alliance, which aims to combat drug trafficking in Latin America.
From Barron's ● May 5, 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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