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

Examples of Central American in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Though Mexican residents remain the largest Latino group in Belmont Cragin, the study identifies significant Puerto Rican, Central American and South American populations in the area, including Guatemalan and Ecuadorian residents. — Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Lozano and his wife embarked to the Central American country for nine months, leaving La Opinión in the hands of their son and daughter, Jose Ignacio and Leticia. — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Several Central American nations including El Salvador and Guatemala also celebrate their independence in September. — ABC News, 15 Sep. 2026

Human rights groups and advocates have denounced mass and arbitrary arrests, torture and disappearances in the Central American nation's prison system. — Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1824, in the meaning defined above