Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • A city of central Cuba east-southeast of Havana. Founded in 1689, it is a processing center and rail junction.
  • A city of northern California in Silicon Valley northwest of San Jose.

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  • proper noun A county, city and mission located in California, United States.
  • proper noun The native people of this region.
  • proper noun The native language spoken in this region.

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  • noun a city of west central California; residential area with light industry

Etymologies

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The Spanish named a California Mission Santa Clara de Asís after Saint Clare of Assisi in the late 18th century. Eventually the name was extended by linguists to mean the native Tamyen people gathered at the mission and their primary language.

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Examples

  • The Associated Press could not independently confirm either version of the incident in Santa Clara, which is about 200 miles 300 kilometers from the capital.

    The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - washingtonpost.com Associated Press 2011

  • Before the fleet separated, they met with a great ship of Biscay on the coast of Spain, called the Santa Clara of 600 tons, which was taken after a stout resistance.

    A General History and Collection of Voyages and Travels — Volume 07 Robert Kerr 1784

  • She flagged down a passing motorist and called Santa Clara police.

    PaloAltoOnline.com 2010

  • "But he returned the favor the following year," recalled Santa Clara head coach Mark O'Brien, referring to a three-hit, 12-strikeout performance in a 5-0 triumph over the Broncos.

    chicagotribune.com - 2010

  • Santa Clara, which is located around 40 miles south of San Francisco, would logically figure to benefit from such upgrades.

    PCWorld 2010

  • The 49ers are still committed to the rumor of Santa Clara, which is farther from the Raiders 'fan base than the Coliseum.

    The Fifth Down 2009

  • The 49ers are still committed to the rumor of Santa Clara, which is farther from the Raiders 'fan base than the Coliseum.

    The Fifth Down 2009

  • Team president Jed York told the Santa Clara City Council of his hope that the team can call Santa Clara home for decades to come.

    unknown title 2009

  • The 49ers are still committed to the rumor of Santa Clara, which is farther from the Raiders 'fan base than the Coliseum.

    The Fifth Down 2009

  • The remaining construction site in Santa Clara, which is in the San Jose market, should begin unit deliveries in the second quarter of 2010.

    US Market Commentary from Seeking Alpha 2009

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