Central American

noun

A person who comes from a country in Central America.

Mario is a Central American who was born in El Salvador.
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  • central american immigrant
  • central american culture
adjective

Something that is related to, located in, or characteristic of Central America.

The Central American rainforests are home to a great variety of species.
Visual representation of "Central American" - Something that is related to, located in, or characteristic of Central America.

Often appears as...

  • central american cuisine
  • central american history
noun

A person who comes from a country in Central America.

Mario is a Central American who was born in El Salvador.
Visual representation of "Central American" - A person who comes from a country in Central America.

Often appears as...

  • central american immigrant
  • central american culture
adjective

Something that is related to, located in, or characteristic of Central America.

The Central American rainforests are home to a great variety of species.
Visual representation of "Central American" - Something that is related to, located in, or characteristic of Central America.

Often appears as...

  • central american cuisine
  • central american history
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Region Specific

Refers to people from the narrow strip of land connecting North and South America.

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She met a Central American at the conference, who was from Guatemala.
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Cultural Identity

Can imply shared cultural or historical experiences among people from these countries.

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As a Central American, he cherished the region's Independence Day celebrations.
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Not a Continent

Sometimes confused with South America, but Central America is part of North America.

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He explained that although he was Central American, he wasn't from South America.
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Region Specific

Refers to people from the narrow strip of land connecting North and South America.

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She met a Central American at the conference, who was from Guatemala.
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Cultural Identity

Can imply shared cultural or historical experiences among people from these countries.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
As a Central American, he cherished the region's Independence Day celebrations.
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Not a Continent

Sometimes confused with South America, but Central America is part of North America.

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He explained that although he was Central American, he wasn't from South America.
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Region Specific

Refers to people from the narrow strip of land connecting North and South America.

Illustration for Region Specific
She met a Central American at the conference, who was from Guatemala.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Identity

Can imply shared cultural or historical experiences among people from these countries.

Illustration for Cultural Identity
As a Central American, he cherished the region's Independence Day celebrations.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Not a Continent

Sometimes confused with South America, but Central America is part of North America.

Illustration for Not a Continent
He explained that although he was Central American, he wasn't from South America.
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