This is the 8375th most frequent German word.
kanadier
"Kanadier" in German means "Canadian" (a person from Canada) or "canoe" (specifically a Canadian-style canoe).
Here, 'Kanadier' means 'canoeist', referring to someone navigating a Canadian-style canoe.
Ich habe einen Kanadier auf dem Fluss gesehen.
I saw a canoeist on the river.
In this usage, 'Kanadier' is a noun referring to a male person from Canada.
Mein Freund ist ein Kanadier aus Toronto.
My friend is a Canadian from Toronto.
Here, 'Kanadier' refers to a type of canoe used in water-based activities or sports.