San Salvador

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Definition

Proper noun 1. The capital and largest city of El Salvador: San Salvador is the primary city and administrative center of the Central American country of El Salvador. It is noted for its history of seismic activity.

Usage
  • San Salvador is used as the name of a specific geographic location, the capital city.
  • It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
Examples
  • The government offices are located in San Salvador.
  • San Salvador is a major cultural and economic hub for the country.
  • The historic center of San Salvador contains many important buildings.
Advanced Usage
  • The name can be used metonymically to refer to the national government of El Salvador.
    • Decisions from San Salvador will affect the entire region.
Variants and Related Words
  • Salvadoran/Salvadorean (adj): Of or relating to El Salvador or its capital, San Salvador.
    • Salvadoran cuisine is popular in the city.
Synonyms
  • Capital city
  • National capital
Notes on Different Meanings
  • This term refers exclusively to the capital city of El Salvador. There are other places named San Salvador in the world (e.g., an island in the Bahamas), but without additional context, it is understood to mean the Salvadoran capital.
Noun
  1. the capital and largest city of El Salvador; has suffered from recurrent earthquakes

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