Canadian

The word “Canadian” means relating to Canada, its people, or its culture. In plain terms, describes anything belonging to or coming from Canada, or a citizen of Canada.

“Canadian” is pronounced kuh-NAY-dee-uhn (/kəˈneɪ.di.ən/ in IPA).

Here is “Canadian” used in a sentence: “They enjoyed a Canadian breakfast of pancakes and maple syrup.”

The opposite of “Canadian” — its antonyms — is non-Canadian.

Depending on how it is used, “Canadian” can be an adjective and a noun.

“Canadian” is a very common word in modern English.

“Canadian” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Canada, its people, or its culture.

Canadian describes anything relating to Canada, including its people, culture, land, or institutions. As an adjective it labels things belonging to the country, as in Canadian cuisine or Canadian history. As a noun it names a person who is a citizen of Canada or who comes from there.

Canada has two official languages, English and French, so being Canadian often means using one or both. French is especially common in Quebec, while English predominates in most other provinces. Many Canadians also speak Indigenous languages or the languages of immigrant communities, reflecting the country's multicultural character.

Canadian things include people born in Canada, symbols like the maple leaf and the Mountie, foods such as poutine and maple syrup, and institutions like Canadian universities or the Canadian dollar. The word simply marks a connection to Canada, whether in nationality, origin, culture, or ownership.