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Canadianism|kəˈneɪdɪənɪz(ə)m|
[f. Canadian a. and n. + -ism.]
The condition of being Canadianized; the spirit of the Canadians; a Canadian idiom or word.
1875Canadian Monthly Nov. 429/2 In other words, the feeling of Canadianism is not yet sufficiently strong to override all conflicting local feelings and interests. 1899Daily News 17 Nov. 6/6 He declares that Afrikanderdom is the very opposite to Canadianism. 1906Westm. Gaz. 20 May 12/1 What is called Canadianism may grow more pronounced with the growth of population. 1926Brit. Weekly 20 May 130/5 A flat in Charing Cross-road, London, from which he cultivated his virile Canadianism. 1928Daily Express 4 Dec. 10/3 Perhaps one of the most descriptive Canadianisms is the word ‘kick’ instead of thrill. 1958Times 24 Nov. p. iii/2 The feeling of unity and national identity and..other less tangible aspects of Canadianism. |