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Definition of yorkton

yorkton

/ˈjɔːrk.tən/
York · ton
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yorkton Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Canadian A city located in southeastern Saskatchewan, Canada, known as a regional retail and agricultural service center where the prairie meets the parkland.

Example

"We stopped in Yorkton to refuel and grab lunch during our road trip across Saskatchewan."

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Named in 1882 by the York Farmers' Colonization Company, whose shareholders were primarily from York County, Ontario, combining 'York' with the suffix '-ton' meaning town.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yorkton. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yorkton
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