Canadian

[kuh-ney-dee-uhn]

adjective

1. of Canada or its people.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Canada.

Canadian

/ kəˈneɪdɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Canada or its people

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Canada

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadian¹

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

Example Sentences

Then, in 2008, the Canadian government’s archaeological organization Parks Canada began to search for the two fabled ships.

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Under a revised Canadian industrial strategy, the government wants to maintain homegrown global companies with big Canadian headquarters, Joly said.

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The Canadian agency soon changed course and allowed the cafe owner to continue selling the spread.

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It includes money to update ports and other trade infrastructure with the goal of doubling Canadian exports to non-US markets over the next decade.

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"It is a time to get big things done for Canadians, and get them done fast."

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