British Columbia

American  

noun

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

---

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)

---

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.

---

Other Word Forms

• British Columbian
  noun

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

British Columbia

Researchers at the University of British Columbia have identified two previously unknown species of sea spider, including one with hairy legs and striking red eyes.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026

The particulars of Wilson’s divorce, filed with the Supreme Court of British Columbia, are sealed to the public.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

In the other two votes, in Ontario and British Columbia, the Liberals held onto their seats as pollsters expected.

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

Carney's Liberal Party secured three seats, taking the district of Chicoutimi—Le Fjord in French-speaking Quebec from the opposition Conservatives, and two other districts in Ontario and British Columbia that were previously held by the Liberals.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

An experience in British Columbia speaks volumes on this point.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson