Santiago de Cuba

/ˌˈsæntiˌɑgoʊ də ˌkjubə/
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Definitions of Santiago de Cuba
  1. noun
    a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center
    synonyms: Santiago
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    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
  2. noun
    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
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    naval battle
    a pitched battle between naval fleets
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