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

"If the shutdown lasts many weeks, then the market will start to worry about the... potential hit to growth with rates being so high," said Acadian's Hill.

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

It brought online new projects including the 400 million cubic feet per day expansion of its Haynesville Extension of the Acadian natural gas pipeline system, and its Poseidon cryogenic natural gas processing plant in the Midland Basin.

From Reuters

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

From Salon