"Algoma District" meaning in English

See Algoma District in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

IPA: /ælˈɡoʊ.mɑ ˈdɪs.tɹɪkt/
Rhymes: -ɪstɹɪkt Etymology: Coined by American ethnologist Henry Rowe Schoolcraft (1793 - 1864) from an element "Al" referring to Algonquin and an Algonquian term meaning "lake", "body of water". Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Henry Rowe Schoolcraft|nat=American|occ=ethnologist}} Coined by American ethnologist Henry Rowe Schoolcraft, {{der|en|alg|-}} Algonquian Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Algoma District}} Algoma District
  1. A district of Ontario, Canada. Categories (place): Districts of Canada, Places in Canada, Places in Ontario, Canada
    Sense id: en-Algoma_District-en-name-ROQsIWVW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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