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Meaning of Winnipegish | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR C1

Definitions

From, characteristic of, or resembling the city of Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Examples

“The conflict began as a theological disagreement, but as time went on various leaders, in their letters, described it as a dispute ‘between the Mennonite churches in the Province of Manitoba and of the City of Winnipeg.’ Other rural leaders referred to various new practices and ideas that they did not like as ‘Winnipegish.’”
“You need not be gay, Winnipegish or even arty to relate to My Winnipeg; its themes of desire and grief are universal.”
“The Roughriders just aren't that good. They look ... oh, how can I say this ... they just look too Winnipegish.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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