Arcadia
Americannoun
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a mountainous region of ancient Greece, traditionally known for the contented pastoral innocence of its people.
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any real or imaginary place offering peace and simplicity.
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a city in SW California, E of Los Angeles.
noun
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a department of Greece, in the central Peloponnese. Capital: Tripolis. Pop: 91 326 (2001). Area: 4367 sq km (1686 sq miles)
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Also called (poetic): Arcady. the traditional idealized rural setting of Greek and Roman bucolic poetry and later in the literature of the Renaissance
Example Sentences
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Their goal Saturday was simple: break their own state record, which they set at Arcadia in April with a nation-leading 39.70.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
“Man up and apologize to the residents of Arcadia for letting this happen,” said Tom Beck, a former Arcadia mayor, who argued Wang should have been forced out after the FBI raided her home.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The same foursome clocked 39.70 to break the state record at the Arcadia Invitational one month earlier.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Simi Valley lost a home run after Arcadia protested over a lineup error.
From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026
The Arcadia bank lies on a quiet street.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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