central america

1. The isthmus joining North America and South America;
   Extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia (synset 108753538)
   is an instance of: isthmus - a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas
   member holonym: central american - a native or inhabitant of Central America
   has:

   • central american country, central american nation - any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
   • costa rica, republic of costa rica - a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America
   • guatemala, republic of guatemala - a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; noted for low per capita income and illiteracy; politically unstable
   • belize, british honduras - a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control
   • honduras, republic of honduras - a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture
   • el salvador, republic of el salvador, salvador - a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
   • nicaragua, republic of nicaragua - a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821
   is a part of:

   • latin america - the parts of North America and South America to the south of the United States where Romance languages are spoken
   • america - North America and South America and Central America
   • north america - a continent (the third largest) in the western hemisphere connected to South America by the Isthmus of Panama
2. The nations of Central America collectively (synset 108190064)
   is a type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection - several things grouped together or considered as a whole
   member holonym: american - a native or inhabitant of a North American or Central American or South American country

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