st. john river
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A specific river in North America: The St. John River is a major river system that originates in the U.S. state of Maine and flows northeast through the Canadian province of New Brunswick, where it empties into the Bay of Fundy.
Usage
- The term "St. John River" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this geographical feature. It is typically preceded by the definite article "the."
- Example:
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The city of Fredericton is situated on the St. John River.
- Fishing in the St. John River is popular for Atlantic salmon.
- The St. John River's powerful tides are influenced by the Bay of Fundy.
Advanced Usage
- "the St. John": In regional contexts, the river is sometimes referred to informally as "the St. John."
- We went canoeing on the St. John last weekend.
Variants and Related Words
- Saint John River: An alternative, formal spelling of the name.
- Wolastoq: The traditional Maliseet name for the river, meaning "beautiful and bountiful river."
Synonyms
- Watercourse: A general term for a river or stream.
- River system: Refers to the main river and its network of tributaries.
Related Phrases
- Headwaters of the St. John: Refers to the source of the river in Maine.
- Mouth of the St. John: Refers to the point where the river empties into the Bay of Fundy.
- St. John River valley: Refers to the geographical region surrounding the river.
Noun
- a river that rises in Maine and flows northeastward through New Brunswick to empty into the Bay of Fundy