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Definition of santa cruz

santa cruz

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1

American A coastal city in central California, United States, situated on the northern edge of Monterey Bay, renowned for its surf culture, historic beach boardwalk, and a prominent University of California campus.


2

A major commercial city and the largest administrative department in eastern Bolivia, situated in the Amazon basin and widely recognized as the country's primary economic and agricultural hub.


3

A sprawling province in southern Argentina, located in the Patagonia region, known for its vast arid steppes, mountainous national parks, and advancing glaciers.

Example

"Tourists from around the world flock to the province of Santa Cruz in Argentina to witness the spectacular ice ruptures of the Perito Moreno Glacier."

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Santa cruz. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/santa%20cruz
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