vancouver
vancouver Lexical Profile
• noun
Canadian A major coastal seaport city in western Canada, located in the Lower Mainland region of British Columbia.
"We spent our summer vacation biking around Stanley Park and enjoying the culinary scene in Vancouver."
American A city in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States, located on the north bank of the Columbia River in Washington state.
"The historic site of Fort Vancouver is a popular educational destination for students living in Vancouver, Washington."
Word Nuance & Usage
In North America, 'Vancouver' most frequently refers to the major coastal city in British Columbia, Canada. However, it can occasionally cause confusion with the smaller city of Vancouver in Washington state, USA, or the large nearby landmass of Vancouver Island.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Named in honor of British explorer Captain George Vancouver, who charted the Pacific Northwest coast in the 1790s. His surname is an anglicized version of the Dutch 'van Coevorden', meaning 'from Coevorden' (a city in the Netherlands).
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