Quebec — English Dictionary

Proper noun

1. A province in eastern Canada. Capital: Quebec City. Largest city: Montreal.

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   Synonyms

   Province of Quebec

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   And of course, in July 1967 De Gaulle did come to Canada. He made his speeches in Quebec, was enthusiastically received on the Chemin du Roy, shouted “Vive le Quebec libre” in Montreal and, on learning of the reaction of the Canadian government, returned to Paris without going to Ottawa.

2. The capital city of the province of Quebec, Canada.

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   • Uncountable
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   Synonyms

   Quebec CityQuébec City

3. Other places elsewhere: A village in the town of Brooklyn, Windham County, Connecticut, United States.

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4. Other places elsewhere: An unincorporated community in Sweet Grass County, Montana, United States.

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   • Uncountable
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5. Other places elsewhere: A small village in Esh parish, County Durham, England (OS grid ref NZ1843).

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   • Uncountable
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6. Other places elsewhere: A hamlet in Harting parish, Chichester district, West Sussex, England (OS grid ref SU7821).

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7. A surname from French.

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