Central American country

/ˌsɛntrəl əˌmɛrəkən ˌkʌntri/

Other forms: Central American countries

Definitions of Central American country

1. noun

   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
   synonyms: Central American nation

   examples:

   Republic of Costa Rica

   a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America

   Republic of Guatemala

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

   British Honduras

   a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control

   Republic of Honduras

   a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture

   Republic of El Salvador

   a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America

   Republic of Nicaragua

   a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821

   Republic of Panama

   a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903

   type of:

   North American country, North American nation

   any country on the North American continent