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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The city ended its contract with Acadian after only two months, citing dissatisfaction with service quality, including inadequate response times.
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Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
He was considered to be alert, but was transported to a local hospital by Acadian Ambulance for further treatment.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Visit the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Cajun Music Hall of Fame.
—Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
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.
—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.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Soul Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Acadian Capital Ventures and others.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
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Mason Rouser, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
He was considered to be alert, but was transported to a local hospital by Acadian Ambulance for further treatment.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Visit the Prairie Acadian Cultural Center and the Cajun Music Hall of Fame.
—Gqlshare, Orange County Register, 19 Feb. 2025
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.
—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.
—Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2024
Soul Venture Partners led the round and was joined by Acadian Capital Ventures and others.
—Byallie Garfinkle, Fortune, 19 Mar. 2024
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“Acadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acadian. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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