Santo Domingo

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Definition

Proper noun: * The capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic: "Santo Domingo" is the primary city and administrative center of the Dominican Republic, located on the southern coast of the island of Hispaniola. * A city of major historical significance in the Americas: "Santo Domingo" is recognized as the oldest continuously inhabited European settlement in the Americas, founded by the Spanish in the late 15th century.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • We flew into Santo Domingo to begin our vacation in the Dominican Republic.
    • The historic Colonial Zone in Santo Domingo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    • Santo Domingo was founded by Bartholomew Columbus in 1496.
Advanced Usage
  • "Santo Domingo de Guzmán": This is the full, formal name of the city.
    • The official name, Santo Domingo de Guzmán, honors Saint Dominic.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dominican (adj): Relating to the Dominican Republic or its capital, Santo Domingo.
    • The Dominican culture is vibrant in the streets of the capital.
  • Distrito Nacional (n): The National District, a special province that contains the city of Santo Domingo.
    • Many government buildings are located within the Distrito Nacional.
Synonyms
  • Capital of the Dominican Republic: The primary city and seat of government.
  • Ciudad Primada de América (Spanish, "First City of America"): A historical title emphasizing its status as the first permanent European city in the Americas.
Related Terms and Phrases
  • Colonial Zone (Zona Colonial): The historic central neighborhood of Santo Domingo, containing many of the oldest buildings.
    • A tour of the Colonial Zone is essential for history enthusiasts visiting Santo Domingo.
  • Ciudad Trujillo: The name given to the city from 1936 to 1961 during the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo.
    • Historians note that the city was renamed Ciudad Trujillo for a period in the 20th century.
Noun
  1. the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic
    • Santo Domingo is the oldest continually inhabited European settlement in the Americas with the oldest cathedral and the oldest hospital and the oldest monastery in the Western Hemisphere

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