ISTHMUS OF PANAMA

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

The isthmus that connects Central America and South America; was formerly called the Isthmus of Darien

Example:

Balboa crossed the Isthmus of Darien

Synonyms:

Isthmus of Darien; Isthmus of Panama

Classified under:

Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made)

Instance hypernyms:

isthmus (a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas)

Meronyms (parts of "Isthmus of Panama"):

Panama; Republic of Panama (a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903)