Pronunciation: /əˈkeɪdɪən/
chiefly historical
noun
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a native or inhabitant of Acadia.
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chiefly Canadian a French-speaking descendant of the early French settlers in Acadia.
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US a descendant of the Acadians deported to Louisiana in the 18th century; a Cajun.
adjective
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relating to Acadia or its people.