Ca·na·di·an
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Definition of Canadian
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: a native or inhabitant of Canada
Canadian
geographical name
Ca·na·di·an
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variants:
or, upstream from its junction with the North Canadian, South Canadian
Definition of Canadian (Entry 2 of 2)
river 906 miles (1458 kilometers) long in the south central U.S. flowing east from northeastern New Mexico to the Arkansas River in eastern Oklahoma
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“Canadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Canadian. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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Canadian
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Canadian
: a person born, raised, or living in Canada
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adjective
Ca·na·di·an
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Kids Definition of Canadian
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Canada or its people
Canadian
nounKids Definition of Canadian (Entry 2 of 2)
: a person born or living in Canada
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The first known use of Canadian was in 1568
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