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Guatemala

DEFINITIONS OF: Guatemala

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n a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable

Synonyms:
Republic of Guatemala
Example of:
Central American country, Central American nation
any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
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