British Columbia

American  

noun

1. a province in western Canada on the Pacific coast. 366,255 square miles (948,600 square kilometers). Victoria.

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British Columbia British  

noun

1.  BC.  a province of W Canada, on the Pacific coast: largely mountainous with extensive forests, rich mineral resources, and important fisheries. Capital: Victoria. Pop: 4 196 383 (2004 est). Area: 930 532 sq km (359 279 sq miles)

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British Columbia Cultural  

1. Province in western Canada, bordered by Alberta to the east; Montana, Idaho, and Washington to the south; the Pacific Ocean to the west; and the Yukon Territory and the Northwest Territories to the north.

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Other Word Forms

• British Columbian noun

Example Sentences

Smith is championing a new crude pipeline to British Columbia’s northwest coast to reach Asian buyers, and the Alberta government intends to submit a formal application to Ottawa this spring.

From The Wall Street Journal

A recent study from the University of British Columbia suggests moderation should not be a seasonal goal but a long-term one.

From Science Daily

RICHMOND, British Columbia—Harry Hogler has a deep attachment to his land.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 52-year-old grew up in small-town British Columbia and spent a decade playing center for hockey teams around the world, including Florida’s Jacksonville Lizard Kings and the Manitoba Moose.

From The Wall Street Journal

The provinces of Ontario and British Columbia saw the biggest drops in population.

From BBC