Vancouver
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Van·cou·ver
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Definition of Vancouver
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George 1757–1798 English navigator
Vancouver
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Van·cou·ver
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Definition of Vancouver (Entry 2 of 2)
1
city in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River opposite Portland, Oregon population 161,791
2
city and port on Burrard Inlet in southwestern British Columbia, Canada population 603,502
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Vancouverite
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van-ˈkü-və-ˌrīt
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“Vancouver.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Vancouver. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.
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