Meanings
proper noun
- A geographic region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
Synonyms: Maritimes, Maritime Canada
Synonyms & antonyms
proper nounA geographic region of Canada comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
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Origin
So called because of their coastal location.
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APA
Maritime provinces. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Maritime%20provinces
MLA
“Maritime provinces.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Maritime%20provinces. Accessed November 4, 2026.
Chicago
WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Maritime provinces,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Maritime%20provinces.
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