Definition: Ontario is a province in North America, located along the Atlantic coast of Canada. It borders the United States to the west, Quebec to the south and east, British Columbia to the north and central Ontario to the far southeast. The term "Ontario" derives from Old French origin which means "Over", referring to the area around Rome in Italy. The province is also known by other names such as Upper Canada, Northwest Canada or simply the North. Ontario's capital city is Toronto, which is located on Lake Ontario and borders the US state of New York to the north-east. Other major cities include Hamilton, Montreal, Ottawa, and Windsor. The word "Ontario" has several related meanings: 1. Originating from French origin: The term "Ontario" is derived from the Old French "Otonon," which means "Over." In this sense, it refers to the area around Rome in Italy. 2. Originating from Old English: The term was also originally from Old English and means "over." It could refer to the area around Rome or the region of Italy. 3. Originating from other languages: Some scholars argue that the term may have originated from the French word "Onton," which is a word meaning "Over." In general, the term "Ontario" refers to the province of Canada located along the Atlantic coast and bordered by the states of Quebec, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island.