Etymology

Isla Vista

Today it means: A census-designated place in Santa Barbara County, California, United States. Full definition →

Spanish Isla Vista
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromIsla Vista
  2. English todayIsla Vista

Borrowed from Spanish Isla Vista, from isla (island) + vista (view), literally "Island View".

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