Acadian

[ uh-key-dee-uhn ]

adjective

1. of or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Acadia.
2. Cajun ( def 1 ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of Acadian¹

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

Example Sentences

"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

In fact, it wasn't until the 1850s that they came as Acadian refugees from the west.

From Salon

For years, Christian Cooper has studied the habits of Kirtland’s warblers, Swainson’s thrushes, Acadian flycatchers and the other birds he has spent countless hours searching for or observing.

From New York Times

Cajuns, Acadian people from France who had been expelled from Canada, arrived in the late 1700s.“We always had this relationship of friendship and communal aspect with Cajuns,” said Mr. Langley of the Coushatta tribe.

From New York Times