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Acadian
noun
Aca·di·an
ə-ˈkā-dē-ən
a-
1
: a native or inhabitant of Acadia
2
: a descendant of the French-speaking inhabitants of Acadia expelled after the French loss of the colony in 1755
especially
: cajun
Acadian
adjective
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Neighboring Cape Breton Island (No. 2), meanwhile, is a fascinating cultural melange where Scottish, Acadian, and Mi’kmaw influences intermingle against a backdrop of picturesque coastal landscapes.
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Lila Harron Battis, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2024
Anyone who was at the following places at these times and dates may have been exposed to the virus:
From noon to 3 p.m. April 1 at Acadian Urgent Care, 2117 Springwells, Detroit.
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Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Soul Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Acadian Capital Ventures and others.
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Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1705, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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“Acadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acadian. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.
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