Canadianism

(kəˈneɪdɪəˌnɪzəm)

1. the Canadian national character or spirit

2. loyalty to Canada, its political independence, culture, etc

3. a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Canada, its people, or their culture

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Ca•na•di•an•ism

(kəˈneɪ di əˌnɪz əm)

n.

1. a custom, trait, or thing distinctive of Canada or its citizens.

2. an English word, idiom, phrase, or pronunciation originating in or distinctive to Canada.

[1870–75]

Canadianism

1. a word or phrase commonly used in Canadian rather than British or American English. Cf. Americanism, Briticism.
2. a word or phrase typical of Canadian French or English that is present in another language.
3. an instance of speech, behavior, customs, etc., typical of Canada.

See also: Language

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