SAN FRANCISCO Definition & Meaning

San Francisco

[san fruhn-sis-koh, fran-]

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noun

a seaport in W California, on San Francisco Bay: earthquake and fire 1906; United Nations Conference 1945.

San Francisco

/ ˌsæn frænˈsɪskəʊ /

noun

a port in W California, situated around the Golden Gate: developed rapidly during the California gold rush; a major commercial centre and one of the world's finest harbours. Pop: 751 682 (2003 est)

San Francisco

A city in northern California.

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A major West Coast intellectual center.

Also, a center of gay culture.

Known for its history of major earthquakes.

Site of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

San Franciscan adjective

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It’s still hard to see Democrats turning the party’s fate over to yet another nominee spawned in the liberal stew of San Francisco politics and campaigning with kooky California as a home address.

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The company also increased its service area in San Francisco, expanding access to suburbs and Silicon Valley.

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San Francisco artificial intelligence company Perplexity said in March it wants to “rebuild the TikTok algorithm.”

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He had been a firefighter in San Francisco.

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Fireworks shows remain a staple in other parts of California, including in San Diego and San Francisco.

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ˌSan Franˈciscan San Francisco Bay

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