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Canadianism
[kuh-ney-dee-uh-niz-uhm]
noun
allegiance to or pride in Canada and its institutions.
a custom, trait, or thing distinctive of Canada or its citizens.
an English word, idiom, phrase, or pronunciation that originated or is distinctively used in Canada.
Canadianism
/ əˈԱɪɪəˌɪə /
noun
the Canadian national character or spirit
loyalty to Canada, its political independence, culture, etc
a linguistic usage, custom, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Canada, its people, or their culture
Word History and Origins
Origin of Canadianism1
Example Sentences
The development of “chesterfield”—once a common Canadianism for a sofa of any sort, but now somewhat moribund—is explored at length.
Confident, eloquent, dominant, he conveys a proud but not jingoistic Canadianism.
Submitting the report to the Commons, Prime Minister Diefenbaker said only: "The government is giving careful study to the recommendations in the light of its objectives to foster a sound and strong Canadianism."
In Canada," said Fowler with some warmth, "the simplest way for a public speaker to catch the headlines is to give a rousing speech which masquerades as rugged, independent Canadianism but is really no more than anti-Americanism.
This unalterable belief in unhyphenated Canadianism was anathema to French Canadians.
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