Acadian

[ uh-key-dee-uh n ]

/ əˈkeɪ di ən /

adjective

of or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.

noun

a native or inhabitant of Acadia.

Cajun(def 1).

Origin of Acadian

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

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Examples from the Web for acadian

There could be no more fitting companion for the Acadian chicken stew entree inscribed on a blackboard in the dining room.
On the Canadian Border, It's Pancakes for Every Meal|Jane & Michael Stern|July 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What the gentle, contented creole was to the restless, pushing American, that and more was the Acadian to the creole.
Destruction and Reconstruction:|Richard Taylor
News of the war and of the ravaging of Acadian fishing towns set Massachusetts in flame.
Canada: the Empire of the North|Agnes C. Laut
To this man's charge may well be laid the larger part of the misfortunes which befell the Acadian people.
The Raid From Beausejour; And How The Carter Boys Lifted The Mortgage|Charles G. D. Roberts

Ever like a sinister shadow of evil moved St. Castin and his raiders through the Acadian wildwoods.
Canada: the Empire of the North|Agnes C. Laut
With the dwarf had disappeared that misty sweet sorrowful Acadian world.
The Lady of Fort St. John|Mary Hartwell Catherwood

British Dictionary definitions for acadian

Acadian

/ (əˈkeɪdɪən) /

adjective

denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants

noun

any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th centurySee also Cajun

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