saskatchewan
saskatchewan Lexical Profile
• noun
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.
"The economy of Saskatchewan is largely driven by agriculture, mining, and energy production."
Canadian A major river system in Western Canada that flows eastward from the Rocky Mountains across the prairie provinces to empty into Lake Winnipeg.
"Early fur traders relied heavily on the Saskatchewan River to navigate the vast interior of Canada."
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.