Central American
adjective
: of or relating to Central America (the narrow southern portion of North America connecting with South America) or its people
Central American
noun
plural Central Americans
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The Central American nation offered an idyllic mix of romance, adventure, and relaxation to celebrate our four-year anniversary.
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The Football War Tensions between Central American neighbors El Salvador and Honduras had been building for some time, but the two-game qualifying rounds for the 1970 World Cup provided the sparks for warfare.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
By Bermudian carrier BermudAir will expand its network this winter, adding flights to the Caribbean and Central American cities from several major hubs across the United States.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As with Hasbun’s artistic practice, a major emphasis of it is to highlight the contributions of Central American artists.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Five were killed in the relatively small Central American nation, and 18 the year before, according to the data in the most recent report.
—Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Five were killed in the relatively small Central American nation, and 18 the year before, according to the data in the most recent report.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Vietnamese, Mexican, West African, and Central American communities brought their culinary traditions and adapted them to Texas ingredients.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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Christina Perrier, InStyle, 8 June 2026
The Football War Tensions between Central American neighbors El Salvador and Honduras had been building for some time, but the two-game qualifying rounds for the 1970 World Cup provided the sparks for warfare.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
Enjoy a Companion Certificate on a Delta First, Delta Comfort, or Delta Main domestic, Caribbean, or Central American round-trip flight each year after renewal of your Card.
—Sarah Hostetler, CNBC, 5 June 2026
By Bermudian carrier BermudAir will expand its network this winter, adding flights to the Caribbean and Central American cities from several major hubs across the United States.
—Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2026
As with Hasbun’s artistic practice, a major emphasis of it is to highlight the contributions of Central American artists.
—Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 22 May 2026
Five were killed in the relatively small Central American nation, and 18 the year before, according to the data in the most recent report.
—Marlon González, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
Five were killed in the relatively small Central American nation, and 18 the year before, according to the data in the most recent report.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
Vietnamese, Mexican, West African, and Central American communities brought their culinary traditions and adapted them to Texas ingredients.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Central American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20American. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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