Costa Rican

adjective

Cos·​ta Ri·​can ˌkȯ-stə-ˈrē-kən How to pronounce Costa Rican (audio)
ˌkō-
: of, relating to, or characteristic of Costa Rica or its people
Costa Rican noun
plural Costa Ricans

Word History

First Known Use

1849, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Costa Rican was in 1849

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“Costa Rican.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Costa%20Rican. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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