prince edward island
Definition
Proper noun: 1. A Canadian province: Prince Edward Island is the name of a province in Canada. It is an island located in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It is notable for being Canada's smallest province by both land area and population.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- We spent our summer vacation on Prince Edward Island.
- Prince Edward Island is famous for its red sand beaches and potatoes.
- Charlottetown is the capital city of Prince Edward Island.
Advanced Usage
- "the Garden of the Gulf": A historical nickname for Prince Edward Island, referring to its pastoral and agricultural landscape.
- Prince Edward Island, often called the Garden of the Gulf, is incredibly fertile.
Variants and Related Words
- P.E.I.: A common initialism and postal abbreviation for Prince Edward Island.
- The potatoes from P.E.I. are some of the best in the world.
- Islander: A demonym for a person from Prince Edward Island.
- She is a proud Islander.
Synonyms
- Province: A principal administrative division of Canada. (Prince Edward Island is one of ten provinces.)
- Island: A piece of land surrounded by water. (This describes its geographical nature.)
Related Phrases
- Confederation Bridge: The bridge that connects Prince Edward Island to the Canadian mainland.
- You can drive to Prince Edward Island via the Confederation Bridge.
Noun
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an island in the Gulf of Saint Lawrence; the smallest province of Canada
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