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Canadians
/kəˈneɪ.di.ənz/ (kuh-NAY-dee-uhnz)
Definition
1
Plural form of 'Canadian': a native, citizen, or inhabitant of Canada.
2
Informally, a group of people characterized by their stereotypical politeness, love of hockey, and ability to thrive in extreme cold.
Examples
Canadians queued patiently for three hours just to say sorry to a moose that wandered onto the highway.
The Canadians turned the curling match into a zen garden of precision, sweeping away all opponents with quiet efficiency.
When the power went out during the Stanley Cup final, Canadians simply lit candles and debated the merits of maple syrup grades.
Canadians apologized profusely to their American neighbors for winning yet another gold in winter sports.