Canadianism
[kuh-ney-dee-uh-niz-uh m]
- allegiance to or pride in Canada and its institutions.
- a custom, trait, or thing distinctive of Canada or its citizens.
- an English word, idiom, phrase, or pronunciation that originated or is distinctively used in Canada.
Origin of Canadianism
First recorded in
1870–75; Canadian +
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British Dictionary definitions for canadianism- the Canadian national character or spirit
- loyalty to Canada, its political independence, culture, etc
- a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Canada, its people, or their culture
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