Definition

Proper noun A country located on the Isthmus of Panama in Central America. It is bordered by Costa Rica to the west, Colombia to the southeast, the Caribbean Sea to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the south. It is most famous for the Panama Canal, a major shipping route. The nation gained its sovereignty from Colombia on November 3, 1903.

Usage

The term "Republic of Panama" is the official long-form name of the country. It is used in formal, diplomatic, and legal contexts. * The treaty was signed between the United States and the Republic of Panama. * The ambassador presented his credentials to the Republic of Panama.

Examples

• The Republic of Panama has a strategic location connecting North and South America.
• Investors are looking at opportunities in the Republic of Panama.
• She studied the economic history of the Republic of Panama.

Advanced Usage

• The name can be used metonymically to refer to the government or official institutions of Panama.
  • The Republic of Panama issued a statement regarding the new maritime regulations.

Variants and Related Words

• Panama (Proper noun): The common short-form name for the country.
  • We are traveling to Panama next month.
• Panamanian (Adjective): Relating to the Republic of Panama or its people.
  • She is a Panamanian artist.
• Panamanian (Noun): A citizen or native of the Republic of Panama.
  • The Panamanians celebrated their independence day.

Synonyms

• Panama
• Isthmian Republic (A historical or poetic synonym, referencing its geographic location on an isthmus).

Noun

1. a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903