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zonian

Also spelled: zonians · zoneíta

Definition

A U.S. resident of the former Canal Zone, living under American law and economy inside Panamanian territory. The category disappeared with the Zone's reversion.

Example

His dad grew up in Balboa when it was still zonian territory.Su papá creció en Balboa cuando aquello era territorio zonian.

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Where it is used
Panamá, Colón
Currency
falling out of use
Origin
Del inglés "Canal Zone".

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See also

Zona del Canalguachimán9 de enero

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