Montreal
/ˈmɒn.tri.əl/noun
A city in Canada, primarily located on the Island of Montreal.
Did you know?The name "Montreal" comes from the French "Mont Royal," referring to the mountain that dominates the city, which was considered sacred by Indigenous peoples.
Etymological Timeline
Old French
Old French
Mont Royal
“Royal Mountain, a term reflecting reverence for the high ground.”
16th Century
French
Mont Réal
“Adopted from Old French, emphasizing the royal nature of the mountain.”
17th Century
French
Montreal
“The city was named after the mountain, establishing its identity in the New World.”
Modern English
English
Montreal
“The anglicized version of the name used in English-speaking contexts.”