Canadianize

especially British, Ca·na·di·an·ise

[kuh-ney-dee-uh-nahyz]

verb (used with object)

Canadianized, Canadianizing 

1. to make Canadian in character.

Other Word Forms

• Canadianization noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadianize¹

First recorded in 1820–1830; Canadian + -ize

Example Sentences

He said he had been trying to move his group away from “the coronation commemorative plate set” to make it into a group that can “Canadianize” the symbolism of the monarchy and promote its value as head of state.

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Among those shifted were a number of ministers identified with efforts to "Canadianize" ownership of industry.

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Against the day when "disquiet" might be translated into action, some companies are systematically trying to loosen their U.S. corporate ties and to "Canadianize" their management.

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It is a great thing to Canadianize a race.

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