Panamanian

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noun

Pan·​a·​ma·​ni·​an
ˌpanəˈmānēən
variants or less commonly Panaman
ˌpanəˈmän
plural -s
: a native or inhabitant of Panama

Panamanian

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adjective

variants or less commonly Panaman
¦⸗⸗¦⸗
: of or relating to Panama or its inhabitants

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Panama, republic in Central America + English -anian (as in Lusitanian) or -an

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“Panamanian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Panamanian. Accessed 15 Dec. 2025.

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