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Manitoba
man-ih-TOH-buh
Manitoba (name) means a province in western Canada, whose capital is Winnipeg. Example: “They drove through Manitoba on their way to the Rockies.”
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A province in western Canada, whose capital is Winnipeg.
"They drove through Manitoba on their way to the Rockies."
How to use Manitoba
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Canadian province, home to Winnipeg.
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Etymology
From an Ojibwe or Cree phrase referring to the Narrows of Lake Manitoba, roughly meaning "spirit strait."
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What does “Manitoba” mean?
The word “Manitoba” means a province in western Canada, whose capital is Winnipeg. In plain terms, a Canadian province, home to Winnipeg.
How do you pronounce “Manitoba”?
“Manitoba” is pronounced man-ih-TOH-buh (/ˌmænɪˈtoʊbə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Manitoba” in a sentence?
Here is “Manitoba” used in a sentence: “They drove through Manitoba on their way to the Rockies.”
What part of speech is “Manitoba”?
“Manitoba” is a name.
Is “Manitoba” a common word?
“Manitoba” is a fairly common word in modern English.
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