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Maritime provinces
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English
Etymology
So called because of their coastal location.
Proper noun
Maritime provinces
en Q731613en geographic region c/Canada *comprising the provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island.
en Maritimes Maritime Canada
Usage notes
These provinces with Newfoundland and Labrador comprise the Atlantic provinces.
Derived terms
en Maritimer
Related terms
en Eastern provinces Western provinces Atlantic provinces Prairie provinces
See also
en Atlantic Canada
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