Nova Scotian

noun

No·va Sco·tian ˌnō-və-ˈskō-shən

plural Nova Scotians

: a native or resident of Nova Scotia

Nova Scotian adjective

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First Known Use

1829, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Nova Scotian was in 1829

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“Nova Scotian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nova%20Scotian. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Entry added

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