Vancouver

/vænˈkuvər/

/vænˈkuvə/

Other forms: Vancouvers

Definitions of Vancouver

1. noun

   English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)
   synonyms: George Vancouver

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   navigator

   in earlier times, a person who explored by ship
2. noun

   a port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canada's chief Pacific port and third largest city
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   city, metropolis, urban center

   a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

   port

   a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
3. noun

   a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon
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   town

   an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city