"Foster City" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named after T. Jack Foster, a real estate magnate who owned much of the land comprising the city and who was instrumental in its initial design. Etymology templates: {{lang|en|T. Jack Foster}} T. Jack Foster, {{named-after|en|T. Jack Foster}} Named after T. Jack Foster Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Foster City}} Foster City
  1. A city in San Mateo County, California, United States. Categories (place): Cities in California, USA, Cities in the United States, Places in California, USA, Places in the United States
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