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Glossary of Generic Terms in Canada's Geographical Names

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Second Edition

Terminology Bulletin 176

The Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) in co-operation with the Translation Bureau. This version is the second edition of the Glossary of Generic Terms in Canada's Geographical Names. The Glossary is established to promote coordination and consistency in geographical naming in Canada. This new edition also includes new generics in some Aboriginal languages.

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