1. people who are puritanical or morally strict in their attitudes
Usage: informal; sometimes derogatory
2. residents or natives of Nova Scotia, Canada
Usage: informal; regional

Examples

• The bluenoses in town complained about the new dance club.
• Local bluenoses protested the art exhibition they deemed inappropriate.
• The bluenoses from Halifax were proud of their maritime heritage.
• She called them bluenoses for objecting to the school play.
• The festival attracted visitors from across the Maritimes, including many bluenoses.
• Critics dismissed the protesters as narrow-minded bluenoses.