Laurentian

American  

[law-ren-shuhn] / lɔˈrɛn ʃən /

adjective

1. of or relating to the St. Lawrence River.

2. Geology. noting or pertaining to the granite intrusions and orogeny in Canada around the Great Lakes during Archeozoic time.

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Laurentian British  

/ lɔːˈrɛnʃən /

adjective

1. Also: Lawrentian.  of or resembling the style of D. H. Lawrence or T. E. Lawrence

2. of, relating to, or situated near the St Lawrence River

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Etymology

Origin of Laurentian

First recorded in 1860–65; from Late Latin Laurenti(us) “Lawrence” (originally an adjective, equivalent to Laurentēs, “men of Laurentum ”) + -ius + -an; -an, -ious

Example Sentences

“The 2.25% overnight rate feels like a new, higher floor that people should get used to,” said Sebastien Lavoie, chief economist at Laurentian Bank Securities.

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Under its deal with Fairstone Bank, the bank will acquire all of Laurentian Bank’s outstanding shares for C$40.50 each in cash.

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The price represents an approximately 20% premium to Laurentian Bank’s closing price Monday, the company said.

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This combination would leverage both organizations’ expertise to strengthen capabilities and expand market presence, Laurentian Bank said.

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Under the deal, Laurentian Bank will retain its brand identity and head office in Montreal, with Eric Provost continuing as CEO.

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