montreal
n. uncountablen. the largest city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is famous for being a place where many people speak both French and English.
n. the most populous city in the Canadian province of Quebec and the second-most populous in Canada. Situated on the Island of Montreal, it serves as a major global hub for commerce, aerospace, and culture.
I want to visit Montreal to practice my French.
Many international students choose Montreal for its vibrant culture and world-class universities.
As a major bilingual metropolis, Montreal represents a unique cultural intersection where North American urban design meets European linguistic traditions and social customs.
From French Montréal; from Mont Royal (“Mount Royal”) (mont + royal), after the nearby hill by Jacques Cartier. It is uncertain how Royal became -real. A common explanation is that real is the Middle French form of Royal, but Cartier himself recorded le mont Royal when he named it. It may have perhaps been from the Italian G.B. Rasmusio's 1556 map translating the name to Italian Monte Real.
Proper noun; usually used without an article unless referring to a specific historical version of the city.