Canadian-American
Dual North American
Canadian-American describes a person, thing, or relationship involving both Canada and the United States.
As a noun, it typically refers to someone of Canadian birth or ancestry who lives in or has ties to the United States, or vice versa.
The term also characterizes bilateral matters between the two countries: Canadian-American trade relations, the Canadian-American border.
The hyphenated form emphasizes the dual nature of the connection rather than treating either nationality as primary.
Of two countries together
- hyphenatedLinked by a dash
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
- expatriateOne living abroad permanently
- immigrantOne who resettles abroad
naturalized · cross-border · bicultural · transnational · heritage · ancestry · nationality · allegiance
Stick-and-goal sport
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- accentRegional speech pattern
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
- snowbirdCold-weather escapee heading south
Exchange of commodities
- NAFTAContinental free-commerce bloc
- USMCATrilateral commerce treaty
- tariffsTaxes on imports
- KeystonePennsylvania's informal name
supply-chain · imports · exports · duty-free · commerce · bilateral · manufacturing · agriculture
Outer edge or limit
- CascadiaPacific Northwest ecological region
- borderlandsTerritory near a boundary
binational
Of two countries together
- hyphenatedLinked by a dash
- diasporaScattered population sharing origins
- expatriateOne living abroad permanently
immigrant · naturalized · cross-border · bicultural · transnational · heritage · ancestry · nationality · allegiance · passport
hockey
Stick-and-goal sport
- ThanksgivingAutumn gratitude holiday
- accentRegional speech pattern
- politenessCourteous, respectful conduct
trade
Exchange of commodities
Keystone · supply-chain · imports · exports · duty-free · commerce · bilateral · manufacturing · agriculture
border
Outer edge or limit
- CascadiaPacific Northwest ecological region
- borderlandsTerritory near a boundary
Drake
Adult male duck
Canadian-AmericanAmerican
From the U.S.
Canadian · native-born · monocultural · homegrown · domestic
Canadian-Americantrans-Pacific
Across the Pacific Ocean
trans-Atlantic · European · Asian · African · Latin American
Canadian, American, Canada, America, Canadians, Americans, Americas