Ottawa

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • The capital city of Canada: Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada, situated in southeastern Ontario on the south bank of the Ottawa River, directly across from the province of Quebec.
    • A river in southeastern Canada: The Ottawa River is a major waterway that forms a significant part of the boundary between the provinces of Ontario and Quebec before flowing into the Saint Lawrence River.
    • A member of an Algonquian people: An Ottawa is a person belonging to the Odawa (or Ottawa) people, an Indigenous nation originally from the area around the Great Lakes, particularly southern Ontario.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun (City):
    • The Parliament of Canada is located in Ottawa.
    • She moved to Ottawa to work for the government.
  • Proper noun (River):
    • We went canoeing on the Ottawa River.
    • The Ottawa is a major tributary of the Saint Lawrence.
  • Proper noun (People):
    • He is an Ottawa and speaks the language fluently.
    • The Ottawa have a rich cultural history in the region.
Advanced Usage
  • "Ottawa Valley": Refers to the region surrounding the Ottawa River, known for its distinct dialect and culture.
    • The Ottawa Valley accent is quite unique.
  • "Ottawa Citizen": The name of a major daily newspaper published in the city.
    • I read about it in the Ottawa Citizen.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ottawan (noun): A native or inhabitant of the city of Ottawa.
    • As an Ottawan, she loves skating on the Rideau Canal.
  • Odawa: An alternate spelling for the name of the Indigenous people, often used in academic or cultural contexts.
    • The Odawa tradition of storytelling is vital.
Synonyms
  • Capital: (for the city) The seat of government.
  • Waterway: (for the river) A river, canal, or other route for travel by water.
  • Indigenous person / First Nations person: (for the people member) A broader term for original inhabitants.
Related Phrases
  • "Up the Ottawa": An informal phrase meaning to travel north along the Ottawa River.
    • Their cottage is up the Ottawa.
  • "Ottawa-based": Describes an organization or entity whose headquarters or main operations are in the city.
    • It's an Ottawa-based technology company.
Noun
  1. the capital of Canada (located in southeastern Ontario across the Ottawa river from Quebec)
  2. a river in southeastern Canada that flows along the boundary between Quebec and Ontario to the Saint Lawrence River near Montreal
  3. a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario

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