Canadian
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Origin of Canadian
First recorded in 1560–70; Canad(a) + -ian; compare French canadien
Example Sentences
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Canadian families impacted by the February shooting have already filed lawsuits against the US tech giant in a California court.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
Canadian exports of gold also increased during the month, and exports of unwrought aluminum and aluminum alloys rose to their highest value in four years with deliveries to the Netherlands, Italy and Greece.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
Neither are foreign productions, which means the Canadian hockey romance “Heated Rivalry” is off the table.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
"It's a lot more commercialised here than I expected," Canadian tourist Teja Manabotula, 34, told AFP.
From Barron's • Jul. 7, 2026
This ice-free corridor ran down the Yukon River Valley and along the eastern side of the Canadian Rockies.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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