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Saint John

Saint John

5.1
A river that starts in northern Maine and flows northeast through New Brunswick into the Bay of Fundy
  • proper noun
  • /seɪnt dʒɒn/
translation icon : río San Juan
  • The waters of the Saint John eventually flow into the Bay of Fundy.

Examples

  • The Saint John River flows into the Bay of Fundy.

  • The Saint John River is known for its beautiful scenery.

  • Salmon fishing is popular along the Saint John during the summer months.

  • The Saint John River is vital to the communities of New Brunswick.

  • The Saint John river flows through the picturesque landscapes of Maine and New Brunswick.

  • We took a boat tour along the Saint John, admiring the scenic views and wildlife.

  • Fishing along the banks of the Saint John river is a popular activity for locals and visitors.

Synonyms

Saint John River
vsSaint John
3.7

A river in northeastern North America that starts in Maine and flows through New Brunswick to the Bay of Fundy

has identical geographic meaning but uses the alternative spelling of the name
St. John River
vsSaint John
3.4

A river that starts in Maine, USA and flows northeast through New Brunswick into the Bay of Fundy

has identical geographic meaning but uses a different written form
St. John
vsSaint John
5.0

A river that starts in Maine and flows northeast through New Brunswick to the Bay of Fundy

has identical geographic meaning but is a shorter variant of the name

Surface Forms

Saint John main

Morphology

Saint + John

The compound combines 'Saint' (a holy or canonized person) with the proper name 'John', so a learner who knows both words will understand it denotes a holy person named John. While specific biblical details (which John is meant) require cultural/religious knowledge, the basic referential meaning is directly compositional and cross-linguistically transparent.

Etymology

Saint John (river) was named by early explorers who reached it on 'St John's Day' and so they called the river for that saint. That's why the name now means the river itself.