canadianist

Etymology

From Canadian + -ist.

canadianist means one knowledgeable about Canada or Canadiana, or a specialist in Canadian studies. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

One knowledgeable about Canada or Canadiana, or a specialist in Canadian studies.“It should have a little lug-sail with about 32 ft. of sail area. It the sailor-man who is not an experienced Canadianist asks, “What will that do?” I can answer him. In 1891 I descended the Trent 100 miles by this bit of canvas.”