Origin: Latin suffix -al
Montreal has 2 different meanings across 2 categories:
a city in southern Quebec province on the Saint Lawrence River; the largest city in Quebec and 2nd largest in Canada; the 2nd largest French-speaking city in the world
"Residents of Montreal enjoy vibrant culture along the banks of the Saint Lawrence River."
A river port, the largest city in Quebec, Canada.
"Montreal serves as a major river port and stands as the largest city in Quebec, Canada."
The name Montreal comes from the French phrase "Mont Royal," meaning "Mount Royal," which refers to a nearby hill identified by Jacques Cartier. While the shift from "Royal" to "-real" is uncertain, it may have been influenced by an earlier Italian map that translated the name as Monte Real.