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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David Einhorn highlighted five U.S. companies, including Acadia Healthcare and Fluor, that he says are poised for significant stock recovery.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
He spent 30 years building the business, located near Acadia National Park, and has been counting on the sale proceeds to secure his retirement, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Acadia Pharmaceuticals, Neuren’s partner, said U.S. net sales of Daybue totaled US$391 million in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 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
From the Treaty of Utrecht, in 1713, when Acadia was ceded to the Crown of Great Britain, to the year 1749, no progress had been made by the British in colonizing the country.
From History of Halifax City by Akins, Thomas B.
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