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Definition of canadian

canadian

/kəˈneɪ.di.ən/
Ca · na · di · an
Plural:Canadians
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canadian Lexical Profile

• 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."

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• 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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• Nearby Words

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canadian lynx
canadian river
canal

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 Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/canadian
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