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Definition of san juan

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1

The capital and most populous municipality of Puerto Rico, located on the territory's Atlantic coast and renowned for its historic Spanish colonial architecture, deep-water harbor, and cultural significance.

2

North American An archipelago (the San Juan Islands) in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, located between the state of Washington and Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

Example

"We took a ferry across the sound to the San Juan Islands for a weekend of whale watching."

3

A province in western Argentina, as well as its capital city, known for its mountainous terrain, agriculture, and prominent wine production.

Example

"The vineyards of San Juan produce a significant portion of Argentina's domestic wine."

• Nearby Words

san jorge
san jorge river
san jose
san juan
san juan river
san marino
san rafael

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of San juan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/san-juan
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