Santiago

/ˌˈsæntiˌɑgoʊ/

/sæntiˈɑgəʊ/

Other forms: Santiagos

Definitions of Santiago

1. noun

   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

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   national capital

   the capital city of a nation
2. noun

   city in the northern Dominican Republic
   synonyms: Santiago de los Caballeros

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   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
3. noun

   a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center
   synonyms: Santiago de Cuba

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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
4. 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 de Cuba

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   naval battle

   a pitched battle between naval fleets