Definitions

1. noun

a Spanish surname of Basque origin, also referring to a noble title in the Kingdom of Castile, and a reference to the Count of Salazar, a nobleman in Spain.

“The Salazar family has lived in this village for generations.”

2. proper noun

a place in Chile known for its saltpeter mines and the fictional setting of the book and film ‘The Old Man and the Sea’ by Ernest Hemingway and ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ by Guillermo del Toro.

“The Salazar River is a popular destination for tourists and hikers.”