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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For 25 years, he was a starter for the Arcadia Invitational.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The crowd roared when Wilson got introduced for the one-lapper, then the star closed the show by anchoring the Bulldogs’ 4x400 relay, which won in 3:09.14, the second-fastest all-time at Arcadia.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
Olympian Quincy Wilson from Bullis High in Maryland is ready to unleash his speed in two relay races and the 400 at Saturday’s Arcadia Invitational at Arcadia High.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
The 2½-month-old puppy, Peanut, was brought in as a stray on March 9 after being rescued by a good Samaritan in Arcadia, according to Jamie Holeman, chief marketing and communications officer at Pasadena Humane.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
The Arcadia bank lies on a quiet street.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
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