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

The Americans were faster and stronger than the Canadians.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Canadian data also indicate the country logged its narrowest goods-trade surplus with the U.S. in five years in 2025, with producers shifting exports to non-U.

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The curling tournament was rocked after a Swedish player accused a Canadian opponent of cheating, and the latter responded by insulting him.

From Barron's

For the first time since May 2021, activity was down in all Canadian provinces, the economist says.

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Telesat’s Lightspeed constellation also fits Ottawa’s priorities, with the Canadian military in talks to use dedicated military satellite radio capacity to support Arctic defence.

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