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Definition of panama city
panama city
Adjective:Panamanian
• noun
1
The capital and largest city of the Republic of Panama, located in Central America at the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal.
2
American A city and county seat in Bay County, Florida, located on the Florida Panhandle and known as a major tourist and beach destination.
Word Nuance & Usage
In global contexts, 'Panama City' refers to the capital of the Republic of Panama, whereas in North American conversational contexts, it frequently refers to the popular beach resort city in Florida.
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Panama city. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/panama-city