Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com

Acadian

American  
[uh-key-dee-uhn] / əˈkeɪ di ən /

adjective

  1. of or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.


noun

  1. a native or inhabitant of Acadia.

  2. Cajun.

Etymology

Origin of Acadian

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

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

An analysis by Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management, finds a geriatric stock market is a good thing.

From MarketWatch

The early cases seemed to be grouped around two locations: Moncton and the Acadian Peninsula.

From BBC

Before those people were “Cajuns” they were Acadians, burned out of their homes in Canada and northern Maine after the British took over just before the Revolutionary War.

From Los Angeles Times

"If the government data releases are suspended, this will increase volatility and decrease visibility, in a time when forecasting is already difficult," said Clifton Hill, global macro portfolio manager, at Acadian Asset Management.

From Reuters

On “Acadian Driftwood,” he turns his attention to his native Canada, writing about the expulsion of the Acadians by the British in Nova Scotia during the 1750s.

From Los Angeles Times