Canadiana

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    Things, ideas, or activities distinctive of Canada or Canadians, especially works of literature and other cultural products. Canada, plural, plural-only

    "2007, Derick Chetty, "Made ... in Canada, eh!," Toronto Star, 30 Jun. (retrieved 25 Spe. 2008), Some of the pieces wink slyly at traditional elements of Canadiana. Like up-and-coming designer Stephen Lindsay's coat hanger: two hockey sticks fused together."

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"2007, Derick Chetty, "Made ... in Canada, eh!," Toronto Star, 30 Jun. (retrieved 25 Spe. 2008), Some of the pieces wink slyly at traditional elements of Canadiana. Like up-and-coming designer Stephen Lindsay's coat hanger: two hockey sticks fused together."

Etymology

From Canadian + -ana or Canada + -iana.

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