nova sco·tian I. \| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷|skōshən\adjective Usage: usually capitalized N&S Etymology:Nova Scotia, province of Canada + English -an 1.: of, relating to, or characteristic of Nova Scotia 2.: of, relating to, or characteristic of the people of Nova Scotia II. noun (-s) Usage: capitalized : a native or inhabitant of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada