Maritime provinces
English
Etymology
Maritime + provinces, so called because of its coastal location.
Proper noun
Maritime provinces
- The region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Usage notes
These provinces with Newfoundland and Labrador comprise the Atlantic provinces.
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Derived terms
Related terms
- Eastern provinces
- Western provinces
- Atlantic provinces
- Prairie provinces
See also
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