San Salvador Island
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San Salvador Island
- /ˌsæn ˈsælvədɔːɹ ˈaɪlənd/
Where it comes from
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.
proper noun San Salvador · Salvador
- The first island discovered by Christopher Columbus during his first voyage.
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An island of the Bahamas; possibly the same as Columbus's island.
Similar: Guanahani
- A district of the Bahamas.
- Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador.
Similar: Watlings Island
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proper noun
Similar: Watlings Island
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name Columbus's island
| Español | San Salvador, isla San Salvador, Guanahaní |
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name Bahamian island and district
| Español | San Salvador |
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title = {San Salvador Island},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-07}
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