Etymology

Acadian

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Today it means: Of or pertaining to Acadia, its people, or their language or culture. Full definition →

First used First attested in the early 19th century.
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The story

First attested in 1705. From Acadia + -n (“one that is”).

First known use, by meaning

  • First attested in the early 19th century. Of or pertaining to Acadia, its people, or their language or culture.
  • First attested in the early 18th century. A native of Acadia or their descendants who moved to Louisiana; a Cajun.

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