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

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Central American was in 1824

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“Central American.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Central%20American. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.

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