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Definition of skeena

skeena

/ˈskiː.nə/
Skee · na
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skeena Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A major river in northwestern British Columbia, Canada, that flows generally westward to the Pacific Ocean and is ecologically renowned for its massive wild salmon runs.

2

Canadian A rugged, mountainous geographic and administrative region in northwestern British Columbia, encompassing the watershed of the Skeena River.

Example

"The mining company planned a new exploration project in the remote wilderness of the Skeena."

• Rhymes for skeena

• Nearby Words

sked
skedaddle
skeeball
skeena
skeet
skeeter
skeevy

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the Gitxsan word 'Xsyen', meaning 'water of the clouds', traditionally used by Indigenous peoples to refer to the major river in what is now British Columbia.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

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