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Costa Rican

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Cos·ta Ri·ca  (kst rk, kôst, k-)
A country of Central America between Panama and Nicaragua. Although Christopher Columbus reached Costa Rica in 1502, Spanish conquest of the area did not begin until 1563. The country achieved independence from Spain in 1821 as part of Mexican territory and declared itself a sovereign republic in 1838. San José is the capital and the largest city. Population: 4,130,000.

Costa Rican (rkn) adj. & n.
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Costa Rica

Costa Rican [ˈkɒstə ˈriːkən]
adj
(Placename) of or relating to Costa Rica or its inhabitants
n
(Social Science / Peoples) a native or inhabitant of Costa Rica
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Costa RicanCosta Rican - a native or inhabitant of Costa Rica
Costa Rica, Republic of Costa Rica - a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America
Central American - a native or inhabitant of Central America
Adj.1.Costa Rican - of or relating to Costa Rica or its people; "the Costa Rican rain forest"; "our Costa Rican neighbors"
Translations
Costa Rican [ˈkɒstəˈriːkən]
A. ADJcostarricense
B. Ncostarricense mf
Costa Rican
nCosta Ricaner(in) m(f)
Costa Rican [ˈkɒstəˈriːkn] adj & ncostaricano/a
Costa Rican [ˈkɒstəˈriːkn] adj & ncostaricano/a


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In the study, scientists coaxed Costa Rican zebra tarantulas (Aphonopelma seemanni) to crawl up steep glass surfaces.
Complete and 'visitor friendly' background information is provided for Costa Rican animals, rainforests, history, and culture.
However, some Costa Rican workers still feel they are treated unfairly by the banana giant.
 
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