Canadian

[ kuh-ney-dee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of Canada or its people.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Canada.

Canadian

/ kəˈneɪdɪən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Canada or its people

noun

1. a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Canada

Other Words From

• an·ti-Ca·na·di·an adjective noun
• pro-Ca·na·di·an adjective noun
• pseu·do-Ca·na·di·an adjective noun
• trans-Ca·na·di·an adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of Canadian¹

First recorded in 1560–70; Canad(a) + -ian; compare French canadien

Example Sentences

Being a French Canadian born in Montreal and raised on maple syrup, this writer can confirm Martindale and company utterly nailed “The Sticky.”

From Los Angeles Times

Her latest adventure will see her training with the world-famous Canadian circus troupe.

From BBC

In an interview with the Canadian Press, Mayor-elect Johnson said the situation had left him stuck.

From BBC

It was supported by the Canadian Institute of Health Research.

From Science Daily

The study was supported by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research grant No. 438541.

From Science Daily