A·ca·di·an ( -k  d -n)adj. Of or relating to Acadia or its people, language, or culture. n. 1. a. One of the early French settlers of Acadia. b. A descendant of these settlers, especially a Cajun. 2. A dialect of French spoken by the Acadians. |
Acadian [əˈkeɪdɪən]
adj
(Placename) denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants
n
(Historical Terms) any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th century See also Cajun
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| Noun | 1. |  Acadian - an early French settler in the MaritimesCajun - a Louisianian descended from Acadian immigrants from Nova Scotia (`Cajun' comes from `Acadian') French Canadian - a Canadian descended from early French settlers and whose native language is French |
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