Acadian

noun

Aca·​di·​an ə-ˈkā-dē-ən How to pronounce Acadian (audio)
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1
: a native or inhabitant of Acadia
2
: a descendant of the French-speaking inhabitants of Acadia expelled after the French loss of the colony in 1755
especially : cajun
Acadian adjective

Examples of Acadian in a Sentence

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Neighboring Cape Breton Island (No. 2), meanwhile, is a fascinating cultural melange where Scottish, Acadian, and Mi’kmaw influences intermingle against a backdrop of picturesque coastal landscapes. Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024 Anyone who was at the following places at these times and dates may have been exposed to the virus: From noon to 3 p.m. April 1 at Acadian Urgent Care, 2117 Springwells, Detroit. Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024 Soul Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Acadian Capital Ventures and others. Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Acadian was in 1705

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“Acadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acadian. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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