Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- A province of eastern Canada on the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Part of French Acadia and then the province of Nova Scotia, it became a separate province in 1784 after an influx of Loyalists from the newly independent United States. New Brunswick joined Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario to form the confederated Dominion of Canada in 1867. Fredericton is the capital.
- A city of central New Jersey on the Raritan River southwest of Newark. Settled in 1681, it is home to Rutgers University (founded in 1766).
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- proper noun A
province in easternCanada with capitalFredericton .
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- noun a province in southeastern Canada
- noun a university town in central New Jersey
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Examples
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Toward the end of June the islands and mainland of the northwest part of the territory now called New Brunswick came in sight, and, as land was approached, Cartier began at once to search for a passage through which he might sail farther westward.
The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 09 John [Editor] Rudd 1885
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Heavy snow claimed at least one life on the East Coast after a car driven by a 57-year-old woman slid off the road in southern New Brunswick on Thursday evening, RCMP said.
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Rainfall warnings in southern New Brunswick have been dropped by Environment Canada.
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As the oil company's leader, he had pushed for the hiring of a strong operator like Mr. Ashar, so that he could pursue his vision for a broad, future-focused energy powerhouse in southern New Brunswick - not just a new refinery but alternative energy, transmission networks, even a new headquarters.
The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed GORDON PITTS 2011
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Born in England, Patricia Kathleen Page emigrated to Canada as a child, and throughout her life called New Brunswick, Alberta, Quebec and B.C. home.
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In addition to Titus Andronicus, Vivian Girls and Real Estate, there's also the Gaslight Anthem, soul-punkers from New Brunswick, which is home to the sly garage and dance-punk influenced outfit Screaming Females.
NYT > Home Page By JON CARAMANICA 2010
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In addition to Titus Andronicus, Vivian Girls and Real Estate, there's also the Gaslight Anthem, soul-punkers from New Brunswick, which is home to the sly garage and dance-punk influenced outfit Screaming Females.
NYT > Home Page By JON CARAMANICA 2010
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CFL team possibly being established in Moncton, New Brunswick, which is only 1 1/2 hours 'drive from me.
Balloon Juice 2010
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Ginny Powell, the state 4-H program leader, called the New Brunswick 4-H group "a mega club" because it already has 150 kids signed up.
unknown title 2009
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Ginny Powell, the state 4-H program leader, called the New Brunswick 4-H group "a mega club" because it already has 150 kids signed up.
unknown title 2009
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