English Explanatory Dictionary

El Salvador

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A country in Central America. Official name: Republic of El Salvador.
  2. Places in the Philippines:
  3. A barangay of Carmen, Bohol, Philippines.
  4. A barangay of Lala, Lanao del Norte, Philippines.
  5. A city in Misamis Oriental, Philippines.
  6. A barangay of New Corella, Davao del Norte, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔː/ /ɛl ˈsæl.və.dɔɹ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Soundguys-El Salvador.wav en-us-El Salvador.ogg

Word forms

El Salvador

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from Spanish El Salvador (literally “The Saviour”). Named in honor of Jesus Christ.

Derived words

Republic of El Salvador
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