San Salvador Island en · PROPN
Pronunciation
- /ˌsæn ˈsælvədɔːɹ ˈaɪlənd/
Etymology
From Spanish isla San Salvador, given by Christopher Columbus in thanks to Jesus Christ for surviving his first voyage. The identity of the Bahaman island that currently bears the name with Columbus's island is still highly contested. The Ecuadorian island was renamed in honor of Columbus's in 1892 as part of the quadricentennial celebration of his voyage.
Meanings
- (historical) The first island discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage.
- An island of the Bahamas; possibly the same as Columbus's island.
- A district of the Bahamas.
- (historical) Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salvador | alternative | lexicographic | |
| San Salvador | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Watlings Island (Bahamian island) · Guanahani (Columbus's island)
Translations (4)
es San Salvador (Bahamian island and district) · es isla San Salvador (Columbus's island) · es Guanahaní (Columbus's island) · es San Salvador (Columbus's island)
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