San Salvador
Definition
San Salvador is an island in present-day Bahamas where Christopher Columbus first landed during his voyage in 1492. It was originally named Guanahani by its native inhabitants but renamed by Columbus.
Analogy
Imagine you're on a road trip using your GPS (like Columbus used his maps), and you finally reach your destination - that's what landing on San Salvador was like for Columbus.
Related terms
Christopher Columbus: An Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening up widespread European exploration and eventual conquest of Americas.
Santa Maria: One of three ships used by Christopher Columbus on his first voyage across Atlantic Ocean towards Americas.
New World: A term referring to Western Hemisphere, specifically Americas including Caribbean islands which were unknown to most Europeans before voyages made by explorers like Christopher Columbus.
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