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Definition of nicaragua

nicaragua

/ˌnɪk.əˈrɑː.ɡwə/
Nic · a · ra · gua
Adjective:Nicaraguan
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nicaragua Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A country located in Central America, bordered by Honduras to the northwest, Costa Rica to the south, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, renowned for its dramatic terrain of lakes and volcanoes.

Example

"She traveled to Nicaragua to study the region's unique biodiversity and active volcanic landscapes."

• Rhymes for nicaragua

• Nearby Words

niamey
niandan
nicandra
nicaragua
nice
nickel
nicosia

Word Origin & Etymology

The name is traditionally believed to be a portmanteau coined by early Spanish colonists, derived from 'Nicarao', the name of the Nahuatl-speaking tribe that inhabited the shores of Lake Nicaragua, and the Spanish word 'agua' (water).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nicaragua. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nicaragua
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