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Saint Augustine

geographical name

Saint Au·​gus·​tine ˈȯ-gə-ˌstēn How to pronounce Saint Augustine (audio)
city, resort, and port of entry on the Atlantic in northeastern Florida

Note: Saint Augustine is the oldest permanent existing European settlement in North America.

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“Saint Augustine.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Saint%20Augustine. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.

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