Laurentian Definition
Laurentian
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English
Etymology
From Latin Laurentius (“Laurence”) + -ian, after the St. Lawrence River.
Pronunciation
- (Canada) IPA: /ləˈrenʃən/
- (UK) IPA: /lɒˈrɛnʃən/, SAMPA: /lQ"rEnS@n/ or IPA: /lɒˈrɛnʃiən/, SAMPA: /lQ"rEnSi@n/
- (US) enPR: lä-rĕnʹshən, IPA: /lɑˈrɛnʃən/, SAMPA: /lA"rEnS@n/
- Homophones: Laurencian, Lawrentian
Adjective
Laurentian (not comparable)
- Relating to a Precambrian geological region in eastern Canada, or the period of its formation.
- Relating to the Laurentian Mountains.
- Pertaining to, or near, the St. Lawrence River.
- In the Laurentian hills.
Derived terms
- Laurentian Mountains, Laurentians
- Laurentian Shield
Noun
Laurentian
Synonyms
- (language): St. Lawrence Iroquoian
- (geology): the Laurentian period
Derived terms
- Laurentian period
Translations
Iroquoian language
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External links
- Ethnologue entry for Laurentian,
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