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Definition of canadian
canadian
/kəˈneɪ.di.ən/
Ca · na · di · an
Plural:Canadians
canadian Lexical Profile
CEFR
A2
Grade
3
Tier
1
Usage
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• adjective
1
Of, relating to, or characteristic of Canada, a country in northern North America, its people, or its culture.
Example
"The Canadian government announced a series of new environmental protection policies."
• noun
1
A native or inhabitant of Canada, a country located in northern North America.
Example
"She is a proud Canadian who was born and raised in the coastal city of Vancouver."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the name 'Canada' (which originates from the St. Lawrence Iroquoian word 'kanata', meaning 'village' or 'settlement') combined with the Latin-derived suffix '-ian', denoting origin or belonging.
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Canadian. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canadian