Canadian

American  

[kuh-ney-dee-uhn] / kəˈneɪ di ən /

adjective

1. of Canada or its people.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Canada.

Canadian British  

/ kəˈneɪdɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Canada or its people

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noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Canada

Other Word Forms

• anti-Canadian adjective
• pro-Canadian adjective
• pseudo-Canadian adjective
• trans-Canadian adjective

Etymology

Origin of Canadian

First recorded in 1560–70; Canad(a) + -ian; compare French canadien

Example Sentences

Separately, a Canadian developer, Montrose Properties, thought it had secured a tenant to build a warehouse on a 190,000-square-foot lot just south of Vancouver.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kavcic says the strong Canadian stock market and stabilizing job market are offering support for households.

From The Wall Street Journal

Canadians also spent less on clothing and accessories and at gas stations, but lifted outlays in October on furniture, building materials and autos.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 19-year-old Canadian had become the tallest player to play on a college court when he made his first appearance last month.

From BBC

The Canadian province of Ontario, is however, leading the way.

From BBC