Definitions for Québec
kwɪˈbɛk, kɪ-; keɪ-québec

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 1 vote

1. Quebec, Quebec Citynoun

   the French-speaking capital of the province of Quebec; situated on the Saint Lawrence River

2. Quebecnoun

   the largest province of Canada; a French colony from 1663 to 1759 when it was lost to the British

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. Quebecnoun

   Province in eastern Canada.

2. Quebecnoun

   Capital city of Quebec province.

3. Quebecnoun

   The letter Q in the ICAO spelling alphabet.

4. Etymology: From kepék, originally referred to the area around Quebec City where the Saint Lawrence River narrows to a cliff-lined gap.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Quebec

   Quebec ( k(w)ih-BEK; French: Québec [kebɛk] (listen)) is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of Canada. It is the largest province by area and the second-largest by population. Much of the population lives in urban areas along the St. Lawrence River, between the most populous city, Montreal, and the provincial capital, Quebec City. Quebec is the home of the Québécois nation. Located in Central Canada, the province shares land borders with Ontario to the west, Newfoundland and Labrador to the northeast, New Brunswick to the southeast, and a coastal border with Nunavut; in the south it borders Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York in the United States. Between 1534 and 1763, Quebec was called Canada and was the most developed colony in New France. Following the Seven Years' War, Quebec became a British colony: first as the Province of Quebec (1763–1791), then Lower Canada (1791–1841), and lastly Canada East (1841–1867), as a result of the Lower Canada Rebellion. It was confederated with Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick in 1867, beginning the Dominion of Canada. Until the early 1960s, the Catholic Church played a large role in the social and cultural institutions in Quebec. However, the Quiet Revolution of the 1960s to 1980s increased the role of the Government of Quebec in l'État québécois (the state of Quebec). The Government of Quebec functions within the context of a Westminster system and is both a liberal democracy and a constitutional monarchy. The Premier of Quebec, presently François Legault, acts as head of government. Québécois political culture mostly differs on a nationalist-vs-federalist continuum, rather than a left-vs-right continuum. Independence debates have played a large role in politics. Quebec society's cohesion and specificity is based on three of its unique statutory documents: the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms, the Charter of the French Language, and the Civil Code of Quebec. Furthermore, unlike elsewhere in Canada, law in Quebec is mixed: private law is exercised under a civil-law system, while public law is exercised under a common-law system. Quebec's official language is French; Québécois French is the regional variety. The economy of Quebec is mainly supported by its large service sector and varied industrial sector. For exports, it leans on the key industries of aeronautics, hydroelectricity, mining, pharmaceuticals, aluminum, wood, and paper. Quebec is well known for producing maple syrup, for its comedy, and for making hockey one of the most popular sports in Canada. It is also renowned for its culture; the province produces literature, music, films, TV shows, festivals, folklore, and more.

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1. quebec

   Quebec is a predominantly French-speaking province located in eastern Canada. Its capital is Quebec City with its largest city being Montreal. Known for its rich culture, history, and contributions to art and music, Quebec is also famous for its diverse geography, which ranges from the urban centers to the rural regions of vast forests, rolling hills, and world-class ski resorts. Established in 1608, it is one of the oldest cities in North America. Quebec is the only Canadian province where French is the sole provincial official language.

WikidataRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Québec

   Quebec is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province that has a predominantly French speaking population and French as the sole official language at the provincial level. Quebec is Canada's largest province by area and its second-largest administrative division; only the territory of Nunavut is larger. It is bordered to the west by the province of Ontario, James Bay and Hudson Bay, to the north by Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay, to the east by the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and the provinces of Newfoundland and Labrador and New Brunswick. It is bordered on the south by the US states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York. It also shares maritime borders with Nunavut, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Quebec is Canada's second most populous province, after Ontario. Most inhabitants live in urban areas near the Saint Lawrence River between Montreal and Quebec City, the capital. English-speaking communities and English-language institutions are concentrated in the west of the island of Montreal but are also significantly present in the Outaouais, Eastern Townships, and Gaspé regions. The Nord-du-Québec region, occupying the northern half of the province, is sparsely populated and inhabited primarily by Aboriginal peoples.

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Quebec

   formerly called Lower Canada, one of the Canadian provinces occupying that part of the valley of the St. Lawrence, and a narrow stretch of fertile, well-cultivated land on the S. of the river, which is bounded on the S. by the States of New York and Maine, and on the E. by New Brunswick; it is twice the size of Great Britain, and consists of extensive tracks of cultivated land and forests interspersed with lakes and rivers, affluents of the St. Lawrence; the soil, which is fertile, yields good crops of cereals, hay, and fruit, and excellent pasturage, and there is abundance of mineral wealth; it was colonised by the French in 1608, was taken by the English in 1759-60, and the great majority of the population is of French extraction.

2. Quebec

   the capital of the above province, and once of all Canada, a city of historical interest, is situated on the steep promontory, 333 feet in height, of the NW. bank of the St. Lawrence, at the mouth of the St. Charles River, 300 m. from the sea, and 180 m. below Montreal; it is divided into Upper and Lower, the latter the business quarter and the former the west-end, as it were; there are numerous public buildings, including the governor's residence, an Anglican cathedral, and a university; it is a commercial centre, has a large trade in timber, besides several manufacturing industries; the aspect of the town is Norman-French, and there is much about it and the people to remind one of Normandy.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Quebec

   A province of eastern Canada. Its capital is Quebec. The region belonged to France from 1627 to 1763 when it was lost to the British. The name is from the Algonquian quilibek meaning the place where waters narrow, referring to the gradually narrowing channel of the St. Lawrence or to the narrows of the river at Cape Diamond. (From Webster's New Geographical Dictionary, 1988, p993 & Room, Brewer's Dictionary of Names, 1992, p440)

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. quebec

   The capital of the province of Quebec, formerly Canada East, is situated on a steep promontory at the junction of the rivers St. Lawrence and St. Charles, and its citadel is the most impregnable fortress on the continent of America. The site of Quebec, originally occupied by an Indian village named Stadacona, was discovered by Jacques Cartier in 1535; but the city was founded by Champlain in 1608. It was taken from the French by the English in 1626, restored in 1632, and fortified in 1690. It remained in the possession of the French till 1759, when in consequence of the victory of Wolfe, it was surrendered to the British, and finally confirmed to them by the treaty of Paris in 1763. Quebec was attacked by the American republicans in 1775, but the siege was raised in the following year. Since then its capture has not been attempted.

Etymology and OriginsRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Quebec

   Indian for “take care of the rock.”

Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. QUEBEC

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Quebec is ranked #125282 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Quebec surname appeared 137 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Quebec.
   
   62% or 85 total occurrences were White.
   27% or 37 total occurrences were Asian.
   8.7% or 12 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.

Matched Categories

1. • Canada
   • Canadian Province
   • Quebec
   • Provincial Capital

How to pronounce Québec?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say Québec in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Québec in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Québec in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Québec in a Sentence

1. Brian Conacher:

   It was the last playoff series of the Original Six, it was Toronto against Montreal, and it was Canada’s centennial, it was also Expo 67 in Montreal, where the expectation was that the Canadiens would be showing off the Stanley Cup in the Quebec pavilion.

2. Michael Sabia:

   This is about the strategic use of the conversion of interests to work in the interest of the people of Quebec, we intend to go further. We intend to export this model. This model will help (other governments) to meet their needs. And in so doing, this will open new markets for the Caisse.

3. Pierre Dion:

   Bringing the Nordiques back to Quebec City remains a priority for Quebecor, we will continue to work with determination to achieve this goal.

4. Amarnath Amarasingam:

   I'm not sure what's been happening in Quebec, but it has definitely popped onto the map, this is perhaps partly to do with Quebec’s highly secular culture … but also the struggle to retain a French identity.

5. The Montreal-based company:

   We confirm that we submitted our candidacy for the #NHL expansion process in order to bring the #Nordiques back to #Québec City.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Québec
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Quebec
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quebec
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Québec
6. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Quebec
7. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html
8. ^ Etymology and Origins
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/54657/pg54657-images.html#:~:text=Québec
9. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html