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canadians

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //kəˈneɪdiənz// cana·di·ans

n. people who come from Canada or have Canadian citizenship.

n. the people of Canada, or individuals holding Canadian citizenship. Plural form of the demonym.


SIMPLE

Many Canadians enjoy playing ice hockey in the winter.

CONTEXTUAL

The survey found that most Canadians prefer to live in urban areas close to the southern border.

COMPLEX

While often grouped with their southern neighbors, Canadians maintain a distinct national identity rooted in a history of bilingualism and a different approach to social welfare.

Synonyms
Usage

Always capitalized as it is a proper noun derived from a country name.

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