Abitibi

/ˌæbɪˈtɪbi/ noun

A region in Quebec, Canada, or referring to the Abitibi-Témiscamingue administrative region known for mining and forestry.

From Anishinaabemowin (Ojibwe language) 'abitibi,' meaning 'halfway land' or 'middle ground,' describing the geographical position of this territory between other regions.

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