Canadianism

[kuh-ney-dee-uh-niz-uh m]

noun

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 + -ism

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British Dictionary definitions for canadianism

Canadianism

noun

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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Word Origin and History for canadianism

Canadianism

1875, from Canadian + -ism.