city in the northern Dominican Republic
"The historic fortification of Santiago stands as a prominent landmark in the northern Dominican Republic."
a port city in southeastern Cuba; industrial center
"After sailing through the warm Caribbean waters, our ship docked at Santiago, the bustling port and industrial center of southeastern Cuba."
the capital and largest city of Chile; located in central Chile; one of the largest cities in South America
"Santiago is a bustling metropolis that serves as the capital and largest city of Chile, situated in the country's central region."
a naval battle in the Spanish-American War (1898); the United States fleet bottled up the Spanish ships in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba and destroyed them when they tried to escape
"The decisive Battle of Santiago saw the U.S. Navy trap and destroy the Spanish fleet as it attempted to flee the Cuban harbor."
One of the following major cities and other places:
"Santiago is the capital city of Chile, located in a valley surrounded by mountains."
Santiago de Chile, the capital city of Chile.
"The flight landed in Santiago, the bustling capital city of Chile."
The name Santiago comes from Spanish, where it originally referred to "Saint James" or "holy James." This title traces back through Latin and Ancient Greek to a Hebrew word meaning "heel," which references the biblical account of Jacob's birth.