Panama

/ˌpænəˈmɑ/

/ˈpænəmɑ/

Other forms: Panamas

Definitions of Panama

1. noun

   a republic on the Isthmus of Panama; achieved independence from Colombia in 1903
   synonyms: Republic of Panama

   example of:

   Central American country, Central American nation

   any one of the countries occupying Central America; these countries (except for Belize and Costa Rica) are characterized by low per capita income and unstable governments
2. noun

   a stiff hat made of straw with a flat crown
   synonyms: Panama hat, boater, leghorn, sailor, skimmer, straw hat

   type of:

   chapeau, hat, lid

   headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim