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Nicaragua
nihk-uh-RAG-yoo-uh
Nicaragua (name) means a country in Central America, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, with its capital at Managua. Example: “They spent their honeymoon travelling around Nicaragua.”
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A country in Central America, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, with its capital at Managua.
"Civil liberties in Nicaragua have shrunk dramatically under the longtime leadership of authoritarian President Daniel Ortega, who claimed a fifth term in 2021."
— Adam Pourahmadi and Avery Schmitz, Nicaragua forces 1,500 church and civil society groups to close (2024)
"They spent their honeymoon travelling around Nicaragua."
How to use Nicaragua
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Central American country between Honduras and Costa Rica.
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Etymology
From Spanish Nicaragua, blending the name of the local chief Nicarao with the Spanish word agua ("water"), a nod to the country's large lakes.
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What does “Nicaragua” mean?
The word “Nicaragua” means a country in Central America, officially the Republic of Nicaragua, with its capital at Managua. In plain terms, a Central American country between Honduras and Costa Rica.
How do you pronounce “Nicaragua”?
“Nicaragua” is pronounced nihk-uh-RAG-yoo-uh (/ˌnɪk.əˈɹɑ.ɡwə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nicaragua” in a sentence?
Here is “Nicaragua” used in a sentence: “They spent their honeymoon travelling around Nicaragua.”
What part of speech is “Nicaragua”?
“Nicaragua” is a name.
Where does the word “Nicaragua” come from?
The word “Nicaragua” comes from Spanish. From Spanish Nicaragua, blending the name of the local chief Nicarao with the Spanish word agua ("water"), a nod to the country's large lakes.
Is “Nicaragua” a common word?
“Nicaragua” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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