Santa Barbara

geographical name

Santa Bar·​ba·​ra ˈbär-b(ə-)rə How to pronounce Santa Barbara (audio)
city on Santa Barbara Channel in southern California population 88,410

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“Santa Barbara.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Santa%20Barbara. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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