Canadian
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
- anti-Canadian adjective
- pro-Canadian adjective
- pseudo-Canadian adjective
- trans-Canadian adjective
Etymology
Origin of Canadian
First recorded in 1560–70; Canad(a) + -ian; compare French canadien
Example Sentences
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More than 150 years after the sisters' deaths, "the world is still fascinated with their stories," said Canadian retiree Nancy Marto, adding that being able to visit Haworth was "a dream come true".
From Barron's
Asked repeatedly about these concerns, Canadian officials told reporters ahead of Carney's trip that the two countries are engaged in "robust" discussions on national security and foreign interference.
From BBC
In return, Netflix will get to stream the Canadian Grand Prix live to its U.S. audience in May.
From MarketWatch
By now most Americans and Canadians know of Jack Hughes, the impossibly toothy and toothless forward on the 2026 U.S.
Sportsmanship and maturity seem less important than disparaging Canadians.
From Los Angeles Times
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