Cos·ta Ri·ca (k s t r k, 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. Cos ta Rican (rkn) adj. & n. |   |
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
Thesaurus Legend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  Costa Rican - a native or inhabitant of Costa RicaCosta 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 [ˈkɒstəˈriːk/ən] adj & n → costaricano/a
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