San Diego

San Di·e·go  (sn d-g)

A city of southern California on San Diego Bay, an inlet of the Pacific Ocean near the Mexican border. Although explored by the Spanish in 1542, the area's first permanent settlements were not established until the 1700s. A noted zoological park is located in the city, which is a major port of entry and a commercial, industrial, and research center. Population: 1,260,000.

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San Diego [ˌsæn dɪˈeɪgəʊ]

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(Placename) a port in S California, on the Pacific: naval base; two universities. Pop.: 1 223 400 (2000)

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San Diego - a picturesque city of southern California on San Diego Bay near the Mexican border; site of an important naval base Calif., California, Golden State, CA - a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes San Diego Bay - a bay of the Pacific in southern California