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proper noun

Panama

A country connecting Central America with South America.

Panama connects Central America with South America.

Etymology
PanamáSpanishPanama

The country takes its name from the earlier settlement of Panama. The Indigenous place-name has several proposed explanations, but its exact original meaning is not secure.

More examples

  • They traveled through Panama on their journey.
  • The canal brought international attention to Panama.
  • She studied the geography of Panama.

Forms

Panama