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Central American

British

adjective

of or relating to Central America or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Central America

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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 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

The group also visited the headquarters of Central American Resource Center, or CARECEN, a nonprofit established in 1983 by Salvadoran refugees fleeing civil war.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 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

He describes why the Central American migrants felt forced to leave their lands and tells of the dangers and problems they faced along the way.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

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