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Canadianism
Canadianism (kəˈneɪdɪəˌnɪzəm) n1. the Canadian national character or spirit2. loyalty to Canada, its political independence, culture, etc3. a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Canada, its people, or their cultureCa•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] Canadianism1. 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: LanguageEncyclopediaSeeCanada |