Explore Saanich through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Saanich meaning
A member of a Native American people from British Columbia.
Using Saanich
- The main meaning on this page is: A member of a Native American people from British Columbia.
- In the example corpus, saanich often appears in combinations such as: saanich police, north saanich, central saanich.
Context around Saanich
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.1 words
- Position in the sentence: 8 start, 9 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 0 questions, 1 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Saanich
- In this selection, "saanich" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.1 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, north, central, island, police, north and rural stand out and add context to how "saanich" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include affluent north saanich rural central and as a saanich defender and. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "saanich" sits close to words such as abdulkadir, abed and abhay, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with saanich
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Visintin added Saanich Police helped with the investigation. (8 words)
Three Saanich police officers and three Victoria officers were seriously wounded. (11 words)
Adam Olsen, new Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands. (11 words)
Four years ago, Deanna Pfeifer had no idea discovering a dead owl in her Saanich, B.C., neighbourhood on Vancouver Island would lead her to become one of the staunchest advocates in the province for banning poisons meant to control rats and mice. (43 words)
Harry and Meghan's presence in North Saanich was first revealed by local restaurateur Pierre Koffel and his wife Bev, who reportedly turned away the royal couple from their high-end restaurant because of their intense security requirements. (38 words)
Speaking to Saanich councillors Monday night, one resident from View Royal said that as the largest municipality on the South Island, Saanich has always played a unique role in leading on climate policy. (33 words)
Oak Bay Marine Group owns and operates Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina and Pedder Bay RV Resort and Marina in Metchosin, several restaurants and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (33 words)
Example sentences (20)
Meanwhile, the Conservatives will be looking to translate Busch’s federal strength in affluent North Saanich, rural Central Saanich, and the condos of waterfront Sidney into a provincial win.
Speaking to Saanich councillors Monday night, one resident from View Royal said that as the largest municipality on the South Island, Saanich has always played a unique role in leading on climate policy.
Fancy footwork from Smith led to a pass to Keisha Sampson who got to the ball at the same time as a Saanich defender and the keeper.
Four years ago, Deanna Pfeifer had no idea discovering a dead owl in her Saanich, B.C., neighbourhood on Vancouver Island would lead her to become one of the staunchest advocates in the province for banning poisons meant to control rats and mice.
Oak Bay Marine Group owns and operates Oak Bay Marina, North Saanich Marina, Ladysmith Marina and Pedder Bay RV Resort and Marina in Metchosin, several restaurants and Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
SAANICH, B.C. — Police will release the results of their investigation into the dramatic shootout last June in which two gunmen were killed outside a Victoria-area bank branch.
This Tuesday, a rainbow crosswalk near Bayside Middle School in Brentwood Bay, Central Saanich, was found defaced with homophobic slurs scrawled by vandals.
Three Saanich police officers and three Victoria officers were seriously wounded.
Visintin added Saanich Police helped with the investigation.
B.C. Green Party candidate Rob Botterell has won the riding of Saanich North and the Islands, maintaining his party's presence in the provincial legislature.
Saanich Emergency Program is providing support for those evacuated from the structure fire.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the magnitude 4.0 quake struck shortly after 4 a.m. in the Haro Strait between the Saanich Peninsula and San Juan Island.
Harry and Meghan's presence in North Saanich was first revealed by local restaurateur Pierre Koffel and his wife Bev, who reportedly turned away the royal couple from their high-end restaurant because of their intense security requirements.
It follows a District of Saanich report in February that highlighted issues with the current rules.
It's a number that hasn't changed since 1997, according to Central Saanich Coun.
Locals in the island’s rural community of North Saanich noticed cameras and fences erected at the property as early as December 19, before the mansion was swarmed with security guards.
Saanich police say the snake, which was nearly 1.5 metres long, was found Sunday on the lawn of a home.
Two more hospitals have outbreaks, at Saanich and West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni, joining 54 active outbreaks in long-term care or assisted living facilities in the province.
Central Saanich police are investigating 'allegations of concern' against a Montessori teacher arrested last week.
Adam Olsen, new Green MLA for Saanich North and the Islands.
Common combinations with saanich
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: