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Definition of saskatchewan

saskatchewan

/səˈskætʃ.ə.wən/
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saskatchewan Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A landlocked prairie province in Western Canada, bordered by Alberta to the west, Manitoba to the east, the Northwest Territories to the north, and the United States to the south, renowned for its extensive plains, agriculture, and northern boreal forests.

Example

"The economy of Saskatchewan is largely driven by agriculture, mining, and energy production."

2

Canadian A major river system in Western Canada that flows eastward from the Rocky Mountains across the prairie provinces to empty into Lake Winnipeg.

• Nearby Words

sash
sashay
sashimi
saskatchewan
saskatoon
sasquatch
sass

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Cree name for the Saskatchewan River, 'kisiskâciwani-sîpiy', which translates to 'swift-flowing river'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Saskatchewan. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/saskatchewan
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