acadian
/əˈkeɪdiən/
noun
- A person from Acadia, a historical region in eastern Canada, or a descendant of the French settlers who lived there.
- The Acadians were forced to leave their land in the 18th century.
- Many Acadians today live in Louisiana and are known as Cajuns.
- My grandmother is an Acadian and still speaks French at home.
adjective
- Relating to Acadia or its people, culture, or language.
- She loves Acadian music, especially the fiddle tunes.
- The Acadian flag has a star and the French colors.
- We visited an Acadian village museum to learn about early settlers.