St. Augustine
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- proper noun
- /seɪnt ɔːˈɡʌstɪn/
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San Agustín
- Orlando-based Ripley Entertainment also has Florida attractions in St. Augustine, Key West, and Panama City Beach.
- St. Augustine, Florida
- St. Augustine, Fla.
- Spanish St. Augustine
Examples
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Chris Oakley, a 6-8, 230-pound right-hander at St. Augustine, is also set to be a Tar Heel.
Blog text (25) -
They have seized upon the slogan, found in St. Augustine and echoed by Aquinas, that "a law that is not just seems to be no law at all."
Academic text (2008) -
We can only compare it to Orlando, St. Augustine, and Key West, and it was the least impressive of the four.
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Picolata was the site of an old Spanish fort, situated due west of St. Augustine on the St. Johns River in East Florida.
Academic text (2008) -
The picturesque city of St. Augustine attracts visitors with its historical charm and beautiful architecture.
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Every year, thousands of tourists visit St. Augustine to enjoy its beaches and historical sites.
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Known for its vibrant culture, St. Augustine hosts several events celebrating its heritage.
Synonyms
A city in northeastern Florida, the oldest European town in the United States with old buildings and forts
Surface Forms
Morphology
St. + Augustine
This is a compositional proper name: 'St.' is understood as 'Saint' and 'Augustine' is a personal name, so a learner who knows those constituents can infer it refers to a saint named Augustine (a religious/historical figure). Detailed biographical information (dates, bishop of Hippo, theological influence) is not derivable from the parts, but the basic referential meaning is directly predictable from the constituents.
Etymology
St. Augustine the city in Florida was named by Spanish settlers after the Christian saint because they landed near his 'feast day'. That's why the place still uses his name today.