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Tsawwassen

Tsawwassen proper noun: a First Nation in British Columbia, Canada.

Proper noun

Tsawwassen sg or pl

  1. (plural, singular) A First Nation in British Columbia, Canada.
    • “Extremely proud of our strong relationship with our neighbour, Tsawwassen First Nation, and thankful for their assistance to create a meaningful and respectful acknowledgement, recognizing the significance of this location for the scəw̓aθən people,” said Harvie.2021 August 8, “Delta, TFN unveil new interpretive sign”, in Delta Optimist
  2. (plural, singular) Suburban neighbourhood of the southwestern corner of the City of Delta in British Columbia, Canada.
    • B.C. Ferries says it will be contacting customers who have reservations on the Duke Point and Tsawwassen sailings by both phone and email. Included in that notice will be information on how people can access B.C. Ferries' new priority phone queue.2023 August 18, Tessa Vikander, “Several daily sailings between Duke Point and Tsawwassen cancelled until ferry's engine fixed”, in (Please provide the book title or journal name)

Origin of Tsawwassen

Borrowed from Halkomelem scəw̓aθən.

Questions about Tsawwassen

What does Tsawwassen mean?
Tsawwassen means a First Nation in British Columbia, Canada.
What part of speech is Tsawwassen?
Tsawwassen is a proper noun.

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