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Definition of costa rican

costa rican

Plural:Costa Ricans
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• adjective

1

Of, relating to, or originating from the Central American republic of Costa Rica, its people, or its culture.

Example

"The conservation project focuses on protecting endangered wildlife in the Costa Rican cloud forests."

• noun

1

A native or inhabitant of Costa Rica, a country in Central America bordered by Nicaragua and Panama, or a person of Costa Rican descent.

Example

"Many Costa Ricans take great pride in their country's commitment to environmental sustainability and biodiversity."

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cost
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costar
costing
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Costa rican. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/costa-rican
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