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Laurentian Definition

Laurentian

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English

Etymology

From Latin Laurentius (“Laurence”) + -ian, after the St. Lawrence River.

Pronunciation

Adjective

Laurentian (not comparable)

  1. Relating to a Precambrian geological region in eastern Canada, or the period of its formation.
  2. Relating to the Laurentian Mountains.
  3. Pertaining to, or near, the St. Lawrence River.
    In the Laurentian hills.

Derived terms

Noun

Laurentian

  1. An extinct Iroquoian language of Canada.
  2. (geology) The Laurentian period.

Synonyms

Derived terms

Translations

Iroquoian language
  • Russian: лаврентийский (ru)
Laurentian period

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