Panama
pronunciation
How to pronounce Panama in British English:
UK [ˈpænəˌmɑ:, -ˌmɔ:]
How to pronounce Panama in American English:
US [ˈpænəˌmɑ, -ˌmɔ]
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- Noun:
- a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
- a stiff straw hat with a flat crown
Word Origin
- Panama
- probably from an unknown Guarani word, traditionally said to mean "place of many fish." Originally the name of the settlement founded 1519 (destroyed 1671 but subsequently rebuilt). Panama hat, made from the leaves of the screw pine, attested from 1833, a misnomer, because it originally was made in Ecuador, but perhaps so called in American English because it was distributed north from Panama City. Panama red as a variety of Central American marijuana is attested from 1967.
Example
- 1. Panama 's lax corporate laws have also attracted scrutiny .
- 2. In panama nature and indigenous culture are abundant .
- 3. Panama is better placed to reap the benefits .
- 4. Panama has also requested his extradition .
- 5. He was instrumental in the invasions of panama and grenada .