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Definition of santo domingo

santo domingo

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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."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Santo domingo. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/santo-domingo
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