Vancouver (n.)

  1. English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

    [ Syn: vancouver , george vancouver ]

  2. a town in southwestern Washington on the Columbia River across from Portland, Oregon

    [ Syn: vancouver ]

  3. a port city in southwestern British Columbia on an arm of the Pacific Ocean opposite Vancouver Island; Canadas chief Pacific port and third largest city

    [ Syn: vancouver ]

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