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canada

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈkænədə// cana·da Archaic Informal

n. a large country in North America, located north of the United States. It is known for its cold winters, beautiful nature, and maple leaves.

n. a sovereign country in the northern part of North America, consisting of ten provinces and three territories. It is a constitutional monarchy and a parliamentary democracy.


SIMPLE

Canada is famous for its cold winters and maple syrup.

CONTEXTUAL

Many people travel to Canada during the autumn to see the spectacular changing colors of the maple forests.

COMPLEX

As the second-largest country in the world by total area, Canada encompasses a vast range of geographic features, from the Atlantic maritime provinces to the rugged peaks of the Rockies.

Origin

Borrowed from French Canada, from the Laurentian kanata (“village, settlement”) (compare Onondaga gana꞉dá꞉yęʼ), ultimately from Proto-North Iroquoian *-nat-. See also "Name of Canada" on English Wikipedia.

Usage

Proper noun; almost always used without an article unless referring to the Canadian government or a specific historical period.

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