Saint Augustine
- proper noun
- /seɪnt ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/
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San Agustín
- When visiting Saint Augustine, tourists can enjoy attractions like the Castillo de San Marcos.
Examples
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With a long history, Saint Augustine offers a glimpse into early colonial life in America.
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Have you ever been to Saint Augustine?
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Saint Augustine is celebrated for being the oldest continuously inhabited European-established settlement in the continental United States.
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Historic sites in Saint Augustine attract visitors interested in colonial and Civil War-era history.
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Many tourists visit Saint Augustine to explore its centuries-old Spanish fort and charming old town.
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I visited Saint Augustine last summer.
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The city of Saint Augustine is known for its historic landmarks and beautiful architecture.
Synonyms
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A coastal city in northeastern Florida known as the oldest city in the United States
Surface Forms
Morphology
saint + Augustine
This is a compositional proper-name formed from the title 'Saint' (a holy person) plus the personal name 'Augustine', so a learner who knows the constituents can infer it refers to a saint called Augustine. While the specific biographical details (dates, role as bishop, theological influence) are not derivable from the words alone, the basic referential meaning is transparently built from the constituents and follows a common title+name pattern cross-linguistically.
Etymology
Saint Augustine was named by Spanish settlers in the 1500s after the saint because they landed nearby on his feast day, so they gave the place his name. That's why today Saint Augustine refers to the old, historic city in Florida.