northwest territories

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Noun northwest territories has 1 sense

Northwest Territories - a territory in northwestern Canada
--₁ is a kind of district, territory, territorial dominion, dominion
--₁ is a part of Canada
--₁ has part: Yellowknife; Great Slave Lake

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Term: Northwest Territories

Part of Speech: noun

Sense: a federal territory in northern Canada, consisting of six different regions

Example sentence: The Northwest Territories is known for its vast wilderness and stunning natural beauty.

Sense: a region in northwestern Canada, bordered by Yukon, Nunavut, and British Columbia

Example sentence: Many adventurers visit the Northwest Territories to explore its untouched landscapes.

Sense: a political division of the Dominion of Canada, established in 1870

Example sentence: The Northwest Territories has a rich indigenous culture and history.