Acadia
Americannoun
noun
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the Atlantic Provinces of Canada
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the French-speaking areas of these provinces
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(formerly) a French colony in the present-day Atlantic Provinces: ceded to Britain in 1713
Example Sentences
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Massive infrastructure projects generally take longer than political honeymoons like the one Carney is enjoying, warns Alex Marland, professor of Canadian politics at Acadia University in Nova Scotia.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
It’s the second time in less than a month that Acadia has lowered its full-year earnings outlook.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
The policy also specifies that international visitors without an annual pass will need to pay a $100-per-person surcharge at 11 of the most visited national parks, which include Acadia, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, Yosemite and Zion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025
Maine’s Acadia National Park requires them for Cadillac Summit Road, a scenic drive to the highest peak there.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 9, 2025
In 1632, Charles I., of England, resigned to Louis XIII., of France, the sovereignty of the country then called Acadia, or New France.
From A History of Oregon, 1792-1849 Drawn From Personal Observation and Authentic Information by Gray, William Henry
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