Nanaimo

American  

[nuh-nahy-moh] / nəˈnaɪ moʊ /

noun

1. a seaport in southwestern British Columbia, Canada, on the southeast coast of Vancouver Island, on the Strait of Georgia across from the port city of Vancouver on mainland British Columbia.

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Etymology

Origin of Nanaimo

First recorded in 1820–30 as an ethnonym; an Anglicized spelling of Halkomelem Snuneymuxw

Example Sentences

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Nanaimo

Similar projects already exist in places like Nanaimo, British Columbia, and Springhill, Nova Scotia, showing that the concept can work in former mining communities.

From Science Daily ● May 6, 2026

At one point, a violinist from Nanaimo, BC tried to serenade the calf in a bid to entice her to swim away.

From BBC ● Apr. 26, 2024

“I just remember hitting my head, and now I have the cheese,” said Irving, who comes from Nanaimo, British Columbia.

From Seattle Times ● May 30, 2023

With recipes including four-ingredient coconut rolls and Nanaimo bars, Ms. Paré’s first cookbook, “150 Delicious Squares,” was something of an ode to her sweet tooth.

From New York Times ● Jan. 14, 2023

The other is to call at Nanaimo and wait until, we’ll say, next Thursday.

From The Protector by Bindloss, Harold