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Definition of calgary

calgary

/ˈkæl.ɡə.ri/
Cal · ga · ry
Adjective:Calgarian
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calgary Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A major city in the western Canadian province of Alberta, situated at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, renowned for its petroleum industry, winter sports, and the annual Calgary Stampede rodeo.

Example

"After working in the energy sector for several years, she relocated to Calgary to accept a position at a major engineering firm."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1876 by Colonel James Macleod after Calgary on the Isle of Mull in Scotland. The Scottish place name likely derives from Old Norse 'kald' and 'gart' (cold garden) or Scottish Gaelic 'Cala ghearraidh' (beach of the meadow).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Calgary. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/calgary
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