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Mackenzie River

Mackenzie River

1 3.5
A very long river in northwest Canada that flows into the Beaufort Sea
  • proper noun
: río Mackenzie
  • The Mackenzie River is known for its vast delta and diverse wildlife.

Examples

  • Several indigenous communities live along the Mackenzie River in the Northwest Territories.

  • In the summer, the Mackenzie River becomes a crucial transportation route for the region.

  • The Mackenzie River is the longest river in Canada.

  • Have you ever traveled along the Mackenzie River?

  • The Mackenzie River is known for its stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife as it flows through the Northwest Territories.

  • During the summer, many tourists enjoy canoeing along the Mackenzie River, experiencing its natural beauty.

  • The Mackenzie River, stretching over 4,000 kilometers, is a vital waterway for communities in Canada.

Synonyms

Mackenzie
vsMackenzie River
1 5.8

A large river in northwestern Canada that flows into the Beaufort Sea

emphasizes that it is the longest river in Canada and names its territorial route

Surface Forms

Mackenzie River main

Morphology

Mackenzie + river

This is a simple proper-name + noun composition: a B1 learner who knows 'Mackenzie' as a name and 'river' will understand it refers to a river called Mackenzie. The encyclopedic detail that it is the longest river in Canada is factual knowledge beyond compositional meaning but does not affect the basic transparent name+object interpretation.

Etymology

Mackenzie River was named after the Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie, who travelled along the river long ago. Because it was given his name, people still call this long Canadian river the Mackenzie River today.