Honduras
pronunciation
How to pronounce Honduras in British English:
UK [hɒn'djʊərəs]
How to pronounce Honduras in American English:
US [hɑn'dʊrəs]
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- Noun:
- a republic in Central America; achieved independence from Spain in 1821; an early center of Mayan culture
Word Origin
- Honduras
- Spanish, literally "the depths," probably in reference to coastal waters on the east side. Said to have been called that by Columbus in 1524. Related: Honduran.
Example
- 1. But american armed forces have established three anti-drug bases in honduras .
- 2. The inter-american development bank has also paused its programs in honduras .
- 3. A military coup in honduras ousted manuel zelaya from the presidency .
- 4. But honduras suffers a political schism following a coup in 2009 .
- 5. A fire at a jail in honduras killed over 350 people .