Acadian

American  

[uh-key-dee-uhn] / əˈkeɪ di ən /

adjective

1. of or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of Acadia.

2. Cajun.

acadian British  

/ əˈkeɪdɪən /

adjective

1. denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants

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noun

1. any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th century See also Cajun

Etymology

Origin of Acadian

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

Example Sentences

D’Entremont said Carney started the hourlong conversation talking about efforts to encourage the celebration of National Acadian Day, which is meant to commemorate the French settlers in Atlantic Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

The early cases seemed to be grouped around two locations: Moncton and the Acadian Peninsula.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“When you’re buying super-risky stocks, you’re going to do well in a risk-loving market. And I would say 2025 is a risk-loving market,” Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management, told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 15, 2025

"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 • Sep. 29, 2023

The voices went on—Tonie’s slow, Acadian drawl, Robert’s quick, soft, smooth French.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin