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

Derived Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of Canadian

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

Example Sentences

U.S. officials have criticized a decision by Canadian provinces to ban the sale of U.S. wine and spirits at their government-run liquor stores, and Greer has warned of retaliation if the prohibition remains in place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has previously warned of retaliation if Canadian provinces continue to ban U.S. wine and spirits sales.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

In a speech in New York last week, he said a stronger Canadian economy would also support growth in US.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Multiple media outlets are reporting that Williams’ playing partner will be Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko, who is ranked No. 9 in WTA singles.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Those regions of the Americas without food production included all of northern North America and southern South America, the Canadian Great Plains, and all of western North America except for small areas of the U.S.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond