north saskatchewan
north saskatchewan Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A major glacier-fed river in western Canada that flows eastward from the Canadian Rockies in Alberta into central Saskatchewan, where it merges with the South Saskatchewan River.
"The city of Edmonton was built along the scenic banks of the North Saskatchewan."
Canadian An administrative or electoral designation referring to specific northern jurisdictions within the Canadian province of Saskatchewan.
"Electoral boundaries in North Saskatchewan have been periodically redrawn to reflect shifting populations in the region."
Word Nuance & Usage
When used alone, 'North Saskatchewan' typically acts as a shorthand for the North Saskatchewan River. Non-Canadians often confuse it with the geographic northern region of the province, which is instead referred to as 'Northern Saskatchewan'.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the English directional word 'North' and the province/river name 'Saskatchewan', which itself comes from the Cree word 'kisiskâciwani-sîpiy', meaning 'swift-flowing river'.