Definition

Proper noun: * A country in Central America: The Republic of Costa Rica is a sovereign nation located in Central America, officially known for its stable democratic government and peaceful history.

Usage

• The term "Republic of Costa Rica" is the official long-form name of the country, used in formal, legal, and diplomatic contexts.
• In everyday usage, the country is almost universally referred to simply as "Costa Rica."

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The full official name may be used to distinguish the sovereign state from other entities or in the most formal written documents, such as constitutions, treaties, and official proclamations.

Variants and Related Words

• Costa Rica (Proper noun): The common short-form name for the Republic of Costa Rica.
  • We are traveling to Costa Rica next month.

Synonyms

• Costa Rica

Different Meanings

• This term refers specifically to the country as a political and geographic entity. It does not have other general meanings.

Noun

1. a republic in Central America; one of the most politically stable countries in Latin America