Salvador

geographical name

Sal·​va·​dor ˈsal-və-ˌdȯr How to pronounce Salvador (audio)
ˌsal-və-ˈdȯr
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or formerly São Salvador or Bahia port on an inlet of the Atlantic in northeastern Brazil; capital of the state of Bahia population 2,675,656
Salvadoran adjective or noun
Salvadorean adjective or noun
or Salvadorian

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“Salvador.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Salvador. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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