Acadian

[ uh-key-dee-uhn ]

adjective
  1. of or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.

noun
  1. a native or inhabitant of Acadia.

Origin of Acadian

1
An Americanism dating back to 1695–1705; Acadi(a) + -an

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British Dictionary definitions for Acadian

Acadian

/ (əˈkeɪdɪən) /


adjective
  1. denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants

noun
  1. any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th century: See also Cajun

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