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It appears fashionable these days, and almost politically correct, to blame hard-working immigrants, especially those from Mexico and Central America, for the social and economic ills of our state and nation.
Roger Mahony

Meaning of "Central America" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF CENTRAL AMERICA

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CENTRAL AMERICA

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Central America is a noun.
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WHAT DOES CENTRAL AMERICA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Central America

Central America

Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent. Central America consists of seven countries: Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Panama. Central America is part of the Mesoamerican biodiversity hotspot, which extends from northern Guatemala through central Panama. The Middle America Trench runs on the Central American Pacific coast. Central America is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, the North Pacific Ocean to the west, and Colombia to the south-east, which is also the most southern point of North America. Central America is an area of 524,000 square kilometers, or almost 0.1% of the Earth's surface. As of 2009, its population was estimated at 41,739,000. It has a density of 77 people per square kilometer.

Definition of Central America in the English dictionary

The definition of Central America in the dictionary is an isthmus joining the continents of North and South America, extending from the S border of Mexico to the NW border of Colombia and consisting of Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. Area: about 518 000 sq km.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CENTRAL AMERICA

Central African Empire
Central African Federation
Central African Republic
Central American
central angle
Central Asia
Central Asian
central bank
Central Bedfordshire
central casting
Central Committee
Central Daylight Time
Central Europe
Central European
Central European Time
central government
central heating
Central India Agency
Central Intelligence Agency
Central Karoo

WORDS THAT END LIKE CENTRAL AMERICA

Africa
America
British North America
Confederate States of America
East Africa
erica
esoterica
Latin America
Little America
Mesoamerica
Middle America
North Africa
North America
South Africa
South America
Spanish America
United States of America
Volunteers in Service to America
Volunteers of America
West Africa

Synonyms and antonyms of Central America in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Central America» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CENTRAL AMERICA

Find out the translation of Central America to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Central America from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Central America» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

中美洲
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Centroamérica
570 millions of speakers

English

Central America
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

मध्य अमेरिका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أَمْرِيكا الوُسْطَى
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Центральная Америка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

América Central
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মধ্য আমেরিকা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Amérique centrale
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amerika Tengah
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Mittelamerika
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

中央アメリカ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

중앙 아메리카
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amérika Tengah
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vùng Trung Mỹ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மத்திய அமெரிக்கா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

मध्य अमेरिका
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Orta Amerika
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

America Centrale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ameryka Środkowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Центральна Америка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

America Centrală
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Κεντρική Αμερική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Sentraal-Amerika
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Centralamerika
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Mellom-Amerika
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Central America

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL AMERICA»

The term «Central America» is very widely used and occupies the 13.090 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CENTRAL AMERICA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Central America

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7 QUOTES WITH «CENTRAL AMERICA»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Central America.
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Laura Chinchilla
Costa Rica, with its tourist-based economy and lack of a national army, has focused on keeping safe its beaches, parks and other public draws. It is one if the safest countries in Central America based on the number of homicides.
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Torrey DeVitto
Fernanda Andrade and Daphne Zuniga are two beautiful, inspiring women I met and became very close with while living in L.A. Daphne's father is from Central America, and Fernanda is originally from Brazil.
3
Stephen F. Lynch
Proponents of the Central America Free Trade Agreement have conveniently ignored this fundamental fact: the effect of trade on incomes in Central America and how to alleviate the adverse consequences of trade liberalization on the poor.
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Roger Mahony
It appears fashionable these days, and almost politically correct, to blame hard-working immigrants, especially those from Mexico and Central America, for the social and economic ills of our state and nation.
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Frances Mayes
I loved every place I lived and traveled. London, Paris, Rome, Venice. I fell hard for Central America and Mexico. In each country, I had fantasies that I could live there.
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John Negroponte
The populations of Central America are very, very small indeed, so that while no one was denying and this was one of the great debates we used to have, whose fault was it that there were communists were able to do so well down there, well, that wasn't the point.
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James T. Walsh
Looking long term, a stronger, wealthier, and more stable Central America next door benefits the United States' own safety, security, and economy.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CENTRAL AMERICA»

Discover the use of Central America in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Central America and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Lonely Planet Central America on a shoestring
This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Full color highlights chapter with toppicks from other travelers.
Lonely Planet, Carolyn McCarthy, Greg Benchwick, 2010
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Central America: On a Shoestring
Second edition of a guide first published in 1992.
Tom Brosnahan, Schwartz, Rob Rachowiecki, 1994
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A Field Guide to the Mammals of Central America and ...
This is the only comprehensive guide to mammals in Central America and southeast Mexico.
Fiona Reid, 2009
4
Birds of Mexico and Central America
Illustrations appear opposite their relevant text for quick and easy reference. Comprehensive and highly portable, this guide is a must for any birdwatcher visiting the region.
Ber Van Perlo, 2006
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Coffee and Power: Revolution and the Rise of Democracy in ...
In a landmark book that fuses political economy and cultural analysis, Jeffery Paige shows that both the divergent political histories and their convergent outcome were shaped by a single commodity: coffee.
Jeffery M. Paige, 1998
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Inevitable Revolutions: The United States in Central America
Analyzes and evaluates United States activities, over the decades, in Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica The first edition of Inevitable Revolutions, published ten years ago, was widely hailed and quickly became a ...
Walter LaFeber, 1993
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Lost Cities of North & Central America
Deep within unknown America comes these tales of ancient canals in Arizona to the forgotten cities of the Maya.
David Hatcher Childress, 1992
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Marine Biodiversity of Costa Rica, Central America
Such imagining is crucial if our marine habitats are to be saved. This work also underscores the urgency of our task as conservationists.'The Species' List can be obtained from http://extras.springer.com
Ingo S. Wehrtmann, Jorge Cort©♭s, 2008
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Blacks and Blackness in Central America: Between Race and Place
The essays in this collection begin to recover the forgotten and downplayed histories of blacks in Central America, demonstrating the centrality of African Americans to the region’s history from the earliest colonial times to the present.
‎2010
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Ancient Mexico and Central America: Archaeology and Culture ...
Winner of the 2005 Society for American Archaeology Book Award.
Susan Toby Evans, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CENTRAL AMERICA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Central America is used in the context of the following news items.
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What To Know Before Your First Visit To Central America
Central America: This bridge of land that connects Mexico and South America might appear tiny, but it's jam-packed with rich cultures and ... «TravelPulse, Jul 15»
2
South and Central America Oil and Gas Industry Research Report …
The latest report on South and Central America oil and gas industry form Market Research Store, one of the leading reseller is a ... «CSO Australia, Jul 15»
3
Seven Reasons to Scrap the USA's $1 Billion Aid Package to …
Prompted by the surge of children and family to the US's southern border last year, the “Strategy for Engagement in Central America” aims to ... «CounterPunch, Jul 15»
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Child migrants fail to flee from violent Central America to the USA
His face lit up every time he mentioned his destination -- the United States -- but like many Central American children, Juan's dream ended ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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Counselor Shannon to Travel to Central America
Ambassador Shannon will discuss efforts in support of planning related to the U.S. Strategy for Engagement in Central America. Ambassador ... «US Department of State, Jul 15»
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Guatemala joins EFTA-Central America FTA
The EFTA-Central America FTA was signed by the EFTA States, Costa Rica and Panama in June 2013 and entered into force in August 2014 ... «just-style.com, Jun 15»
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Nicaragua Canal: China's Strategic Presence in Central America
When completed, it is expected to bring major change to Central America and the surrounding region. The debate about China's controversial ... «The Diplomat, Jun 15»
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La Esperanza brings Central Central America to the fore [restaurant …
La Esperanza brings Central Central America to the fore [restaurant review]. Decrease Font Size Increase Font Size Text Size Print This Page ... «Easy Reader News, Jun 15»
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Did Abraham Lincoln plan to send ex-slaves to Central America after …
Engraving by Thomas Nast, circa 1865, celebrating the emancipation of Southern slaves at the end of the Civil War. (Library of Congress). «PolitiFact, Jun 15»
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Sexual Assault: From Central America to the Halls of Family …
When President Barack Obama declared the surge of unaccompanied minors a "humanitarian crisis," immigration activists were hopeful the ... «Huffington Post, Jun 15»

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