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Definition of nicaraguan
nicaraguan
/ˌnɪk.əˈrɑː.ɡwən/
Nic · a · ra · guan
Plural:Nicaraguans
nicaraguan Lexical Profile
CEFR
B1
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
Top 10k
Syllables
4
• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or originating from Nicaragua, a country in Central America, or its people and culture.
Example
"The festival featured traditional Nicaraguan music, poetry, and culinary dishes."
• noun
1
A native, citizen, or inhabitant of Nicaragua, or a person of Nicaraguan descent.
Example
"Many Nicaraguans celebrate their cultural heritage through vibrant regional festivals and literature."
• Rhymes for nicaraguan
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nicaraguan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nicaraguan