Mackenzie

/məˈkɛnzi/
/məˈkɛnzi/
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Other forms: Mackenzies

Definitions of Mackenzie
  1. noun
    Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
    synonyms: Sir Alexander Mackenzie
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    adventurer, explorer
    someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
  2. noun
    a Canadian river; flows into the Beaufort Sea
    synonyms: Mackenzie River
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    river
    a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
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