laurentian
laurentian Lexical Profile
• adjective
North American Relating to the Saint Lawrence River, the Laurentian Mountains in southern Quebec, or the surrounding geographical region of eastern Canada and the northern United States.
"The cabin offered a panoramic view of the autumn foliage across the Laurentian foothills."
Relating to the Precambrian geological shield (the Laurentian Shield) that forms the ancient crystalline core of the North American continent.
"Geologists mapped the exposed Laurentian granite to better understand early continental crust formation."
Relating to Lorenzo de' Medici (known as Lorenzo the Magnificent) or the famous Laurentian Library in Florence, Italy.
"Scholars traveled to Florence to examine the rare medieval manuscripts preserved in the Laurentian collection."
• noun
Canadian A native or inhabitant of the Laurentian Mountains region in Quebec or the Saint Lawrence River valley in eastern Canada.
"Many local Laurentians rely on winter tourism and ski resorts for their livelihood."
North American A student, alumnus, or faculty member of St. Lawrence University in New York or Laurentian University in Ontario, Canada.
"Generations of Laurentians gathered on campus to celebrate the university's homecoming weekend."
• Rhymes for laurentian
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the Latin personal name Laurentius (Saint Lawrence), by way of the Saint Lawrence River in eastern North America, combined with the English suffix -ian.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.