dhmeissner
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You may not like the term, but it’s traditional meaning does include BC. It’s a geographical term, not a political one. It refers to a region that existed long before the current border serving to separate First Nations people who might take a very different viewpoint on what belongs to what.
That said, if you find the term offensive, I’m happy not to use it.
Just pointing out that it’s proper meaning is not US centric, even if that is who appears to use it the most. In fact, if you want to refer to Oregon/Washington, one would really need to say US Pacific Northwest.
Or as it was once known, Columbia. Before all the borders.
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