Definition and Synonyms for Canada

Definition of Canada

1. A nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada Noun

Semanticaly linked words with "Canada"

Lexical Analysis for "Canada"

canadian
Adjective
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1. of or relating to Canada or its people
self-centred
Adjective
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1. limited to or caring only about yourself and your own needs
call centre
Noun
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1. a center equipped to handle a large volume of telephone calls (especially for taking orders or serving customers)
centimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one hundredth of a meter
centre
Noun
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1. a building dedicated to a particular activity
2. a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
3. the object upon which interest and attention focuses
4. the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
5. the sweet central portion of a piece of candy that is enclosed in chocolate or some other covering
6. a place where some particular activity is concentrated
7. a point equidistant from the ends of a line or the extremities of a figure
8. an area that is approximately central within some larger region
centre bit
Noun
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1. a bit with a sharp center point for guidance and two side cutters
centre of attention
Noun
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1. the object upon which interest and attention focuses
centre of buoyancy
Noun
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1. (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
centre of curvature
Noun
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1. the center of the circle of curvature
centre of flotation
Noun
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1. the center of gravity of a floating object
centre of gravity
Noun
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1. the point within something at which gravity can be considered to act; in uniform gravity it is equal to the center of mass
centre of immersion
Noun
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1. (physics) the center of mass of the immersed part of ship or other floating object
centre of mass
Noun
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1. point representing the mean position of the matter in a body
centre spread
Noun
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1. the spread at the center of a magazine
centre stage
Noun
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1. the central area on a theater stage
2. a position of prominence or importance
centreboard
Noun
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1. a retractable fin keel used on sailboats to prevent drifting to leeward
centrefold
Noun
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1. a magazine center spread; especially a foldout of a large photograph or map or other feature
centrepiece
Noun
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1. something placed at the center of something else (as on a table)
2. the central or most important feature
chequing account
Noun
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1. a bank account against which the depositor can draw checks that are payable on demand
city centre
Noun
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1. the central part of a city
cubic centimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
cubic decimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of capacity, formerly defined as the volume of one kilogram of pure water under standard conditions; now equal to 1,000 cubic centimeters (or approximately 1.75 pints)
cubic kilometre
Noun
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1. a unit of capacity equal to the volume of a cube one kilometer on each edge
cubic metre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of volume or capacity equal to 1000 liters
cubic millimetre
Noun
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1. a metric measure of volume or capacity equal to a cube 1 millimeter on each edge
dead centre
Noun
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1. the position of a crank when it is in line with the connecting rod and not exerting torque
decametre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
decimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one tenth of a meter
dekametre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to ten meters
detention centre
Noun
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1. a large cell where prisoners (people awaiting trial or sentence or refugees or illegal immigrants) are confined together temporarily
epicentre
Noun
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1. the point on the Earth's surface directly above the focus of an earthquake
femtometre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one quadrillionth of a meter
hectometre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to 100 meters
kilometre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to 1000 meters (or 0.621371 miles)
kilometres per hour
Noun
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1. the ratio of the distance traveled (in kilometers) to the time spent traveling (in hours)
metacentre
Noun
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1. (shipbuilding) the point of intersection between two vertical lines, one line through the center of buoyancy of the hull of a ship in equilibrium and the other line through the center of buoyancy of the hull when the ship is inclined to one side; the distance of this intersection above the center of gravity is an indication of the stability of the ship
metre
Noun
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1. rhythm as given by division into parts of equal duration
2. the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
metrestick
Noun
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1. a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)
micromillimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
millimetre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one thousandth of a meter
myriametre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to 10,000 meters
nanometre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one billionth of a meter
nerve centre
Noun
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1. a cluster of nerve cells governing a specific bodily process
2. a center that provides information and control
picometre
Noun
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1. a metric unit of length equal to one trillionth of a meter
pogey
Noun
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1. money received from the state
pogy
Noun
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1. money received from the state
shopping centre
Noun
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1. mercantile establishment consisting of a carefully landscaped complex of shops representing leading merchandisers; usually includes restaurants and a convenient parking area; a modern version of the traditional marketplace
square metre
Noun
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1. a centare is 1/100th of an are
storm centre
Noun
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1. the central area or place of lowest barometric pressure within a storm
2. a center of trouble or disturbance
human-centred
Adjective Satellite
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1. marked by humanistic values and devotion to human welfare
centre
Verb
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1. direct one's attention on something
concentre
Verb
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1. bring into focus or alignment; to converge or cause to converge; of ideas or emotions

Words Rhyme with Canada

Etymology for Canada

has derived form Norway
has derived form porcupine
etymology Canadarian
etymology Keneda
etymologically related Canuck
etymologically related Kanata
etymologically related Lower Canada
etymologically related Upper Canada
is derived from Atlantic Canada
is derived from Canada Day
is derived from Canada Dry
is derived from Canada East
is derived from Canada Games
is derived from Canada Pension Plan
is derived from Canada Savings Bond
is derived from Canada West
is derived from Canada Yew
is derived from Canada balsam
is derived from Canada buffalo berry
is derived from Canada dogwood
is derived from Canada goose
is derived from Canada jay
is derived from Canada lily
is derived from Canada lynx
is derived from Canada mayflower
is derived from Canada plum
is derived from Canada poplar
is derived from Canada thistle
is derived from Canada violet
is derived from Canadarm
is derived from Canadian
is derived from Canadiana
is derived from Canadianism
is derived from Canadianist
is derived from Canadianize
is derived from Canadien
is derived from Canadienne
is derived from Canajun
is derived from Central Canada
is derived from French Canada
is derived from Lower Canada
is derived from O Canada
is derived from Upper Canada
is derived from blame Canada