Strait of Georgia

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English

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Etymology

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Named the "Gulphe of Georgia" in honour of George III by English explorer George Vancouver in 1792.[1] This was changed to "Strait of Georgia" in 1865, a more accurate description of the feature.[1]

Proper noun

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Strait of Georgia

  1. A strait that runs between Vancouver Island and mainland British Columbia.
    • 2013, Ruth Ozeki, A Tale for the Time Being, Canongate Books (2019), page 186:
      A cruise liner bound for Alaska was passing through the Strait of Georgia, all lit up like a birthday cake, covered with candles.

Synonyms

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References

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  1. 1.0 1.1 "Strait of Georgia". BC Geographical Names.