Orcadian

/ ɔːˈkeɪdɪən /

noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Orkney

adjective

1. of or relating to Orkney

Word History and Origins

Origin of Orcadian¹

from Latin Orcades the Orkney Islands

Example Sentences

And also the accent that I developed was like a combination of an Orcadian, an Edinburgh, an English accent; it was a sort of an amalgamation of all these different sounds, but it felt like it was coming from me.

From Los Angeles Times

"Thousands of people, including local folk, have been able to watch Orcadian history uncovered in real time, and the team at the Ness have provided an absolutely first-class experience over the years," he says.

From BBC

They were all keen to capture the elements, which are as much a part of the film as the cast, but the unpredictable Orcadian weather proved tricky.

From BBC

The Australian team had access to one of the most comprehensive global rock fingerprint databases and found the best match was from the Orcadian Basin, which includes the Caithness, Orkney, and Moray Firth regions of north-eastern Scotland.

From BBC

Another favourite, from the other end of the country, is the Orcadian demon known as the Nuckelavee.

From BBC