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Belize

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Name — An English-speaking country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, formerly called British Honduras.

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Etymology

The origin is debated: one theory links it to a Scottish pirate named Peter Wallace, whose name may have been altered through Spanish pronunciation; another traces it to a Maya word, balix or belix, meaning "muddy waters," referring to the Belize River.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Belize” mean?

The word “Belize” means an English-speaking country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, formerly called British Honduras. In plain terms, a small English-speaking country in Central America, on the Caribbean Sea.

How do you pronounce “Belize”?

“Belize” is pronounced buh-LEEZ (/bəˈliːz/ in IPA).

How do you use “Belize” in a sentence?

Here is “Belize” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon diving off the coast of Belize.”

What part of speech is “Belize”?

“Belize” is a name.

Where does the word “Belize” come from?

The word “Belize” comes from Spanish.

Is “Belize” a common word?

“Belize” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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