American English

How to pronounce canadian

adjective · nounA2Common word
kuhNAYdeen

/kʰəˈneɪ.ɾi.n̩/

4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.

from Canada, or connected with Canada

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Meanings & examples

adjective

from Canada, or connected with Canada

She studies Canadian history.

Their new neighbor is Canadian.

Good to know

Write Canadian with a capital C because it comes from a country name.

Common phrases & grammar

Canadian English · Canadian government · Canadian culture · Canadian dollar

Canadian + noun

subject + be + Canadian

noun

a person from Canada

A Canadian helped us find the station.

Many Canadians enjoy winter sports.

Common phrases & grammar

a Canadian citizen · a proud Canadian

a Canadian + verb

Canadians + verb

Useful expressions

Canadian English

the form of English used in Canada

This dictionary includes Canadian English words.

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