Bluenose (Noun)
Meaning
A native or inhabitant of Nova Scotia.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Bluenose schooner was a source of pride for many a native Nova Scotian, often referred to as a Bluenose.
- He was a true Bluenose, having lived in Nova Scotia his entire life and embracing the local culture.
- Growing up as a Bluenose, she had heard the stories of the Maritime province's rich history and heritage.
- His love for the ocean was typical of a Bluenose, and he spent most of his days fishing off the coast.
- The musician's folksy style was quintessentially Bluenose, reflecting the down-to-earth nature of the people from Nova Scotia.