Canada
🇬🇧 /ˈkænədə/
🇺🇸 /ˈkænədə/
📖 Definitions
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noun
A country in North America, the second-largest country in the world by total area, bordered by the United States to the south and the Arctic Ocean to the north, with Ottawa as its capital.; A region or territory in North America, historically referring to the area along the St. Lawrence River, originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples and later colonized by France and Britain.; Used informally or colloquially to refer to the Canadian government or its policies.; A type of goose, the Canada goose (Branta canadensis), a large wild goose native to North America, often used as a modifier.; Used as a modifier to denote something originating from or associated with Canada, such as Canada balsam, Canada thistle, or Canada lynx.
🔗 Details
Word forms
uncountable
Collocations
Canada DayCanada gooseCanada lynxUpper CanadaLower Canada
Derivatives
CanadianCanadianizeCanadianismCanadiana
Spelling tips
EN: Remember 'Canada' has only one 'n' — a common misspelling is 'Cannada' with a double 'n'.
💬 Examples
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Canada is known for its vast wilderness, multicultural society, and universal healthcare system.
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The name 'Canada' is believed to derive from the Huron-Iroquois word 'kanata,' meaning village or settlement.
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Canada announced new immigration targets for the coming year.
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A flock of Canada geese flew overhead in their characteristic V formation.
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Canada balsam is a resin obtained from the balsam fir tree and used in microscopy.