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canal zone

ca·nal zone
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-nal zohn]
    • /kəˈnæl zoʊn/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kuh-nal zohn]
    • /kəˈnæl zoʊn/

Definitions of canal zone words

  • noun canal zone a former administrative region of the US, on the Isthmus of Panama around the Panama Canal: bordered on each side by the Republic of Panama, into which it was incorporated in 1979 3
  • noun canal zone a strip of land that extends 5 mi (8 km) on either side of the Panama Canal: the land was formerly under lease to the U.S., which governed it (1904-79); it was returned to Panama and the name abolished in 1979 3
  • noun canal zone a zone in central Panama, crossing the Isthmus of Panama on both sides of the Panama Canal: governed by the U.S. from 1903 until 1979, when most of the zone was returned to Panama, for its eventual control of the entire zone by 2000; about 10 miles (16 km) wide; excludes the cities of Panama and Colón. 44,650; 553 sq. mi. (1432 sq. km). Abbreviation: CZ (for use with zip code), C. Z. 1

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canal zone popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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