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Santiago

Santiago

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The largest island of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean
  • proper noun
  • /sænˈtiːɑːɡoʊ/
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  • Santiago was the first island to be colonized and where the bulk of agricultural production takes place.
  • Santiago Atitlán

Examples

  • Pilar Cereceda, a geographer from Santiago's Catholic University, led the first pilot project, and the memories of its revolutionary impact remain fresh in her mind.

    Academic text (2007)

  • In the capital, most slum dwellers are from the rural interior of Santiago Island.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The Leeward group is dispersed along: Santiago, Maio, Fogo, and Brava.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The ship stood about ten miles northwest of Santiago, the largest of the Cape Verde Islands.

  • Many tourists visit Santiago to explore its beautiful beaches and unique culture.

  • The local cuisine on Santiago Island is known for its fresh seafood and exotic flavors.

Synonyms

Sao Tiago Island
vsSantiago
6.8

A large island in Cape Verde in the Atlantic with towns, volcanic hills, and colonial buildings

is the same largest island stated without emphasizing landscapes or history

Compounds

Santiago de Cuba
7.7

A major 1898 naval battle where the United States fleet destroyed Spain's ships in the harbor

Santiago de Chile
3.2

The capital and largest city of Chile

Santiago de los Caballeros
6.6

A large city in the northern Dominican Republic known for culture and business

Santiago de Cuba
4.4

A port city in the southeast of Cuba known for music and industry

Surface Forms

Santiago main

Etymology

Santiago is Spanish and Portuguese for 'Saint James', made from Sant 'saint' and Iago an old form of the name James. Portuguese sailors named the Cape Verde island Santiago after the saint, which is why the island has this name.