Canadian
Americanadjective
noun
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Canadians
plural
adjective
noun
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Etymology
Origin of Canadian
First recorded in 1560–70; Canad(a) + -ian; compare French canadien
Example Sentences
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While splashy announcements have promised enormous amounts of new computing power coming soon, far less is actually available today, said Nick Frosst, co-founder of Canadian AI startup Cohere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
Chinese automaker Geely plans to begin selling vehicles to Canadian customers next year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
This is the holding company of the Westons - a wealthy and retail-steeped Canadian family who used to own Selfridges and currently own several large retailers across the Atlantic.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
But the French Canadian singer quickly got back up and signaled to fans that she was A-OK by flashing a thumbs-up, in footage obtained by People.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
Another favorite described how he inadvertently bedded down beside five hibernating bears in a Canadian cave.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
In 2026, 44% of Canadians viewed China favorably, it found, up from just 14% in 2023.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The BBC spoke to Canadians from across the country about their concerns over the comments.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
However, when asked for his thoughts on the new name, Canada's minister of AI Evan Solomon said: "Canadians are not enthusiastic, at all, about renaming things," in an apparent reference to Trump renaming Lake Ontario.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
And while deepening ties with Europe would be welcomed by many Canadians, there is still a sense that the country's relationship with the US - however strained - must not crumble.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
But the only significant gain of ground had been the capture by the Canadians of the dominating Vimy Ridge near Arras.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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