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Santiago

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: Santiago

1
n
the capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America
2
n
a naval battle in the Spanish-American War (1898); the United States fleet bottled up the Spanish ships in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and destroyed them when they tried to escape
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: Santiago
1

n the capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America

Synonyms:
Gran Santiago, Santiago de Chile, capital of Chile
Example of:
national capital
the capital city of a nation

n city in the northern Dominican Republic

Synonyms:
Santiago de los Caballeros
Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

n a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center

Synonyms:
Santiago de Cuba
Example of:
city, metropolis, urban center
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
port
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
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n a naval battle in the Spanish-American War (1898); the United States fleet bottled up the Spanish ships in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and destroyed them when they tried to escape

Synonyms:
Santiago de Cuba
Example of:
naval battle
a pitched battle between naval fleets
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