Belize

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /bəˈliːz/, /bÉ›lˈiːz/, /beɪlˈiːz/

Origin

Borrowing from es {{2}} transcription of Wallace after a buccaneer's surname, or beliz ("muddy water").

Full definition of Belize

Proper noun

1. 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.

Derived terms

• BZD