San Martín

American  

[san mahr-teen, sahn mahr-teen] / ˌsæn mɑrˈtin, ˌsɑn mɑrˈtin /

noun

1. José de 1778–1850, South American general and statesman, born in Argentina: leader in winning independence for Argentina, Peru, and Chile; protector of Peru 1821–22.

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San Martín British  

/ san marˈtin /

noun

1. José de (xoˈse de). 1778–1850, South American patriot, who played an important part in gaining independence for Argentina, Chile, and Peru. He was protector of Peru (1821–22)

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Example Sentences

This was an election rally taking place in the San Martín area of the Argentine capital a month before the presidential election - and the metaphor was explicit.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

The 16th-century town of San Martín, where the park has its offices, is home to a singular cattle-centric culture, and to a staunch traditionalism.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

For two years Mr. Zorro’s team, including a sociologist and several newly minted rangers, had promoted the park and its mission to residents of San Martín.

From New York Times • Jan. 16, 2024

On Aug. 1, Mexico’s Economy Department rejected a U.S. complaint about the San Martín mine, which produces zinc, lead, copper and silver.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

The Chilargentine Scythedom was not known for its sense of humor, and Scythe San Martín was no exception.

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman