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NICARAGUA
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821
Synonyms:
Nicaragua; Republic of Nicaragua
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Instance hypernyms:
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)
Meronyms (parts of "Nicaragua"):
capital of Nicaragua; Managua; Nicaraguan capital (the capital and largest city of Nicaragua)
Meronyms (members of "Nicaragua"):
Nicaraguan (a native or inhabitant of Nicaragua)
Holonyms ("Nicaragua" is a part of...):
Central America (the isthmus joining North America and South America; extends from the southern border of Mexico to the northern border of Colombia)
Derivation:
Nicaraguan (of or relating to Nicaragua or is people)
