Save Type Political Subdivision Usage English (Canadian) Pronounced Pron. /nu.fən.ˈlænd ænd læ.bɹə.ˈdɔɹ/(Canadian English) [key·simplify] Meaning & History The easternmost province in Canada. Its name was changed from Newfoundland (referring to the island portion) in 2001 to refer to Labrador (the mailand portion) as well.