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Quebec

/kwɛˈbɛk/
/kwɛˈbɛk/
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Other forms: Quebecs

Definitions of Quebec
  1. noun
    the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British
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    example of:
    Canadian province
    Canada is divided into 12 provinces for administrative purposes
  2. noun
    the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River
    synonyms: Quebec City
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    example of:
    provincial capital
    the capital city of a province
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