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Trifluvian

adj · noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

pertaining to the city of Three Rivers (Trois-Rivières) or its surrounding county

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Quebec

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noun

Meaning 2

A resident of Three Rivers (Trois-Rivières) or its surrounding county.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Quebec

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History

Etymology

From French trifluvien, equivalent to tri- + fluv- (from Latin fluvius (“river”)) + -ian. This is a latinate rendering of Three Rivers/Trois-Rivières, Quebec. Compare English fluvial.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: trifluvien — pertaining to Three Rivers
  • French: Trifluvien — resident of Three Rivers
  • French: Trifluvienne — resident of Three Rivers