british north america

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Definition of british north america in English English dictionary

The former British possessions in North America north of the United States. The term was once used to designate Canada

Related Terms

British North America Act

(1867) Act of the British Parliament by which three British colonies Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, and Canada were united as "one Dominion under the name of Canada. " The act also divided the province of Canada into the provinces of Quebec and Ontario. It served as Canada's "constitution" until 1982, when it became the basis of the Canada Act

Hyphenation

Bri·tish North A·me·ri·ca

Turkish pronunciation

brîtîş nôrth ımerıkı

Pronunciation

/ˈbrətəsʜ ˈnôrᴛʜ əˈmerəkə/ /ˈbrɪtɪʃ ˈnɔːrθ əˈmɛrəkə/