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Nicaragua

Nicaragua

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A country in Central America between Honduras and Costa Rica
  • proper noun
  • /ˌnɪkəˈrɑːɡwə/
: Nicaragua
  • By contrast, church attenders in Nicaragua tend to be less interested in politics than nonattenders.
  • Nicaragua and El Salvador
  • Sandinistas in Nicaragua
  • elections in Nicaragua

Then we leave for Nicaragua the next day and the first alternator goes out.

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Examples

  • In some countries, such as Guatemala, El Salvador, and Nicaragua, the answers may reflect weariness with conflict.

    Academic text (1999)
  • So we're going to Nicaragua, which is South of here.

  • Healthcare in Nicaragua is now free.

  • My kids have gone to Nicaragua.

  • The American Congress had said no to giving money to his friends in Nicaragua.

  • Maybe go to Nicaragua and preach the gospel or build houses.

  • Panama and Nicaragua border Costa Rica.

Synonyms

Republic of Nicaragua
vsNicaragua
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A country in Central America next to Honduras and Costa Rica

is the common short name used in general contexts

Compounds

A country in Central America next to Honduras and Costa Rica

Surface Forms

Nicaragua main

Etymology

The word Nicaragua is said to come from a local leader named Nicarao combined with the Spanish word agua meaning 'water', which is a helpful way to remember the name. So thinking of Nicarao and agua makes sense for a country known for its big lakes, rivers and coasts.