canadian

n. a person who was born in Canada or who lives there now.

n. a native or inhabitant of Canada; a citizen of the country.

“My new neighbour is a Canadian who moved here from Toronto last year.”

“The delegation included several prominent Canadians who had spent decades working in international diplomacy and environmental law.”

adj. coming from or belonging to Canada.

adj. of, belonging to, or relating to Canada, its culture, or its people.

“We enjoyed some delicious Canadian maple syrup with our breakfast.”

“The researcher focused on Canadian history, specifically the development of trade routes across the northern territories during the nineteenth century.”

n. a short name for a Canadian canoe, which is an open boat you move with a paddle.

n. an open canoe, typically propelled with a single-bladed paddle, as distinguished from a kayak.

“We spent the afternoon on the lake in a small Canadian.”

“The club provides both kayaks and Canadians for members to use during the summer regatta.”

British English · Informal

n. the way people speak English or French in Canada.

n. the English or French language as used specifically within Canada, characterized by distinct phonology and vocabulary.

“He speaks Canadian, so he uses words like 'tuque' and 'loonie'.”

“Linguists often study Canadian to understand how North American dialects diverged from their British and French roots over time.”

Informal · Technical