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Regina

Regina

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The capital of Saskatchewan in Canada
  • proper noun
  • /rəˈdʒaɪnə/
: Regina
  • He's from Regina.
  • Regina, Saskatchewan
  • Regina, Canada
  • University of Regina

Examples

  • Regina is the capital city of Regina, known for its vibrant culture.

  • So now we just came back last night on the plane from Regina to to Minneapolis.

  • And the path for SAO 76585 extends from Victoria, British Columbia, to near Regina, Saskatchewan.

    Academic text (1993)

  • After visiting Regina, we explored the nearby Qu'Appelle Valley.

  • The province's capital, Regina, hosts several annual festivals celebrating local art.

Surface Forms

Regina main

Etymology

Regina comes from the Latin word regina, which means 'queen'. The city was given this name to honor Queen Victoria, so the capital's name literally means 'queen' and reminds us of royalty.