Belize
Belize (name) means an English-speaking country on the Caribbean coast of Central America, formerly called British Honduras. Example: “They spent their honeymoon diving off the coast of Belize.”
How to use Belize
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small English-speaking country in Central America, on the Caribbean Sea.
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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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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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