Definitions for Belize
bəˈlizbe·lize

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Belize, British Hondurasnoun

   a country on the northeastern coast of Central America on the Caribbean; formerly under British control

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1. Belizenoun

   An English-speaking country in Central America, formerly called British Honduras. Official name: Belize. The capital is Belmopan, and the chief seaport is Belize City.

2. Etymology: transcription of Wallace after a buccaneer's surname, or Mayan beliz ("muddy water")

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1. Belize

   Belize ( (listen); Belize Kriol English: Bileez) is a Caribbean and Central American country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a water boundary with Honduras to the southeast. It has an area of 22,970 square kilometres (8,867 sq mi) and a population of 441,471 (2022). Its mainland is about 290 km (180 mi) long and 110 km (68 mi) wide. It is the least populated and least densely populated country in Central America. Its population growth rate of 1.87% per year (2018 estimate) is the second-highest in the region and one of the highest in the Western Hemisphere. Its capital is Belmopan, and its largest city is the namesake city of Belize City. Belize is often thought of as a Caribbean country in Central America because it has a history similar to that of English-speaking Caribbean nations. Indeed, Belize’s institutions and official language reflect its history as a British colony. The Maya civilization spread into the area of Belize between 1500 BC and AD 300 and flourished until about 1200. European contact began in 1492 when Christopher Columbus sailed along the Gulf of Honduras. European exploration was begun by English settlers in 1638. Spain and Britain both laid claim to the land until Britain defeated the Spanish in the Battle of St. George's Caye (1798). In 1840 it became a British colony known as British Honduras, and a Crown colony in 1862. Belize achieved its independence from the United Kingdom on 21 September 1981. It is the only mainland Central American country which is a Commonwealth realm, with King Charles III as its monarch and head of state, represented by a governor-general.Belize has a diverse society that is composed of many cultures and languages that reflect its rich history. It is the only Central American country where English is the official language, while Belizean Creole is the most widely spoken dialect. Spanish is the second most commonly spoken language, followed by the Mayan languages, German dialects, and Garifuna. Over half the population is multilingual, due to the diverse linguistic backgrounds of the population. It is known for its September Celebrations, its extensive barrier reef coral reefs, and punta music.Belize's abundance of terrestrial and marine species and its diversity of ecosystems give it a key place in the globally significant Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. It is considered a Central American and Caribbean nation with strong ties to both the American and Caribbean regions. It is a member of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), and the Central American Integration System (SICA), the only country to hold full membership in all three regional organizations.

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1. belize

   Belize is a country located on the eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, Guatemala to the south and west, and the Caribbean Sea to the east. It is known for its diverse cultures and languages, extensive barrier reef, and Mayan ruins. Formerly the colony of British Honduras, Belize gained its independence from the United Kingdom in 1981. English is its official language, making it unique among its Central American neighbors. Its capital city is Belmopan, while its largest city is Belize City.

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1. Belize

   Belize is a country located on the northeastern coast of Central America. It is the only country in the area where English is the official language, although an English creole and Spanish are more commonly spoken. Belize is bordered on the north by Mexico, to the south and west by Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean Sea. Its mainland is about 290 km long and 110 km wide. With 22,960 square kilometres of land and a population of only 312,698 inhabitants, Belize possesses the lowest population density in Central America. The country's population growth rate of 3.15% is the second highest in the region and one of the highest in the western hemisphere. Belize's abundance of terrestrial and marine species, and its diversity of ecosystems give it a key place within the globally significant Mesoamerican Biological Corridor. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. It is the only nation in the region with a British colonial history, but as a part of the Western Caribbean Zone, it also shares a common colonial history with Anglophone Caribbean countries. In general, Belize is considered to be a Central American and Caribbean nation with strong ties to the entire Latin American and Caribbean region. Belize is a member of the Caribbean Community, the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States, and the Central American Integration System, the only country to hold full membership in all three regional organizations.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. Belize

   British Honduras, a fertile district, and its capital (6); exports mahogany, rosewood, sugar, india-rubber, &c.

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1. • Central America
   • Central American Country

How to pronounce Belize?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Belize in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Belize in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Belize in a Sentence

1. Father David Duane:

   They took this situation and did something nice for others and then took the red eye out of here to Belize.

2. Cynthia Ellis-Topsy:

   I said to William that when [his brother] Prince Harry came to Belize he was dancing and didn't need encouragement, he is a wild card. William laughed and said, 'Harry's not self-conscious.’.

3. The NHC:

   Interests in Jamaica, Honduras, Belize, Guatemala, and Yucatan should monitor the progress of this disturbance.

4. Michelle Kwan:

   If confirmed, I will be very proud to serve my country, belize is full of incredible history and culture, and has been a tremendous partner to the United States. I look forward to working with the Belizean government on economic issues, to put an end to this pandemic, and to address the root causes of migration.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Belize
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Belize
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Belize
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Belize
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Belize