San Marino

American  

[san muh-ree-noh, sahn mah-ree-naw] / ˌsæn məˈri noʊ, ˌsɑn mɑˈri nɔ /

noun

1. a small republic in E Italy: the oldest independent country in Europe. 38 sq. mi. (98 sq. km). San Marino.

2. a town in and the capital of this republic.

3. a city in SW California.

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San Marino British  

/ ˌsæn məˈriːnəʊ /

noun

1. a republic in S central Europe in the Apennines, forming an enclave in Italy: the smallest republic in Europe, according to tradition founded by St Marinus in the 4th century. Official language: Italian. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: euro. Capital: San Marino. Pop: 32 448 (2013 est). Area: 62 sq km (24 sq miles)

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Other Word Forms

• San Marinese noun

Example Sentences

Romania, who beat San Marino by the same scoreline, will also have the chance to reach the World Cup thanks to the Nations League after finishing third in Group H.

From Barron's

He should be a top basketball player for Rio Hondo League favorite San Marino this season.

From Los Angeles Times

He has 87 goals in 229 appearances for Villa and five in 19 caps for England, including a debut international strike against San Marino in 2021.

From BBC

Paris has said Belgium, Luxembourg and Malta are also set to announce formal recognition, along with the tiny states of Andorra and San Marino.

From BBC

Three years later, at age 82, he wandered away from home in San Marino.

From Los Angeles Times