# canadians

/kəˈneɪdiənz/ (US) · CEFR A1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/canadians
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

people who come from Canada or have Canadian citizenship.

For teachers: the people of Canada, or individuals holding Canadian citizenship. Plural form of the demonym.

## Examples

- Many Canadians enjoy playing ice hockey in the winter.
- The survey found that most Canadians prefer to live in urban areas close to the southern border.
- 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.

## Usage notes

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

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