salvador

Thân thiện

A family enjoys a traditional meal in El Salvador.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A country in Central America: The Republic of El Salvador is a nation located on the Pacific coast of Central America. It is the smallest and most densely populated country in the region.

Usage Notes

• "Salvador" is the Spanish name for the country. In English, the full and official name is "El Salvador". Using the definite article "El" is standard in English.
• When referring to the country, it is always capitalized.
• A person from El Salvador is a Salvadoran (also commonly spelled Salvadorian).

Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Coffee is a major export of El Salvador.
  • She traveled to Salvador to study its volcanic landscapes. (Note: While "El Salvador" is preferred, "Salvador" is sometimes used in less formal contexts).
  • The capital of El Salvador is San Salvador.

Advanced Usage

• "Salvador" as a geographical shorthand: In specific contexts like headlines, travel writing, or historical texts, "Salvador" may be used alone to refer to the country, though "El Salvador" remains the formal standard.
  • Peace Accords Signed in Salvador. (Headline style)

Variants and Related Words

• El Salvador (n): The full and standard English name for the country.
• Salvadoran (n/adj): A citizen or national of El Salvador; relating to El Salvador.
  • Salvadoran cuisine is known for its pupusas.
• Salvadorian (n/adj): An alternative term for Salvadoran.
• San Salvador (n): The capital city of El Salvador.

Synonyms

• Republic of El Salvador: The official long-form name of the country.

Important Note

The word "salvador" (lowercase) is a Spanish common noun meaning "savior." However, in the context provided and in English usage with an initial capital letter, it refers exclusively to the country. The entry above explains its use as a proper noun for the nation.

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Noun

1. a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America

Từ đồng nghĩa

• El Salvador
• Republic of El Salvador
• Salvador