San Francisco
[ san fruhn-sis-koh, fran- ]
/ ˌsæn frənˈsɪs koʊ, fræn- /
noun
a seaport in W California, on San Francisco Bay: earthquake and fire 1906; United Nations Conference 1945.
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British Dictionary definitions for San Francisco
San Francisco
/ (ˌsæn frænˈsɪskəʊ) /
noun
a port in W California, situated around the Golden Gate: developed rapidly during the California gold rush; a major commercial centre and one of the world's finest harbours. Pop: 751 682 (2003 est)
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Cultural definitions for San Francisco
notes for San Francisco
Site of the Golden Gate Bridge.
notes for San Francisco
A major West Coast intellectual center.
notes for San Francisco
Known for its history of major earthquakes.
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