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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBelize
Pronunciation / Transliteration: /beˈliːt͡sə/
"Belize ist ein wunderschönes Land in Zentralamerika."
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2 senses- 1
A country on the eastern coast of Central America, bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
"Belize is famous for its extensive barrier reef and rich biodiversity." - 2
A major river in Central America flowing from Guatemala through Belize into the Caribbean Sea.
"The Belize River has historically served as a primary transportation route through the rainforest."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The name Belize originates from the Belize River, which is believed to derive from the Mayan word 'belix', meaning muddy water. Alternatively, it may be a Spanish transliteration of the surname of the buccaneer Peter Wallace, who established an early settlement in the area during the 17th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Belize" is said worldwide
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Belize
Transliteration: /bə.liz/
"Le Belize est connu pour sa magnifique barrière de corail."
Belize
Transliteration: /beˈliːt͡sə/
"Belize ist ein wunderschönes Land in Zentralamerika."
Belize
Transliteration: /beˈlitze/
"Il Belize offre opportunità straordinarie per le immersioni."
Belice
Transliteration: /beˈlise/
"Belice es el único país de América Central con el inglés como idioma oficial."
Belize
Transliteration: /beˈlizi/
"Belize faz fronteira com o México e a Guatemala."
बेलिज
Transliteration: belij
"बेलिज मध्य अमेरिका का एक देश है।"
伯利兹
Transliteration: Bólìzī
"伯利兹拥有世界著名的蓝洞。"
벨리즈
Transliteration: Bellijeu
"벨리즈는 카리브해 연안에 위치해 있습니다."
ベリーズ
Transliteration: Berīzu
"ベリーズの首都はベルモパンです。"
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