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Definition of santo domingo

santo domingo

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santo domingo Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic, situated on the southern coast of the island of Hispaniola along the Caribbean Sea.


2

The historical Spanish colony established on the island of Hispaniola, which eventually became the modern-day Dominican Republic.

Example

"During the colonial era, Santo Domingo served as the first seat of Spanish colonial rule in the New World."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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