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Acadian
see synonyms of acadianNoun
1. acadian
an early French settler in the Maritimes
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Acadian
see synonyms of acadianadjective
1.
denoting or relating to Acadia or its inhabitants
noun
2.
any of the early French settlers in Nova Scotia, many of whom were deported to Louisiana in the 18th century
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Acadian
see synonyms of acadianadj.
Of or relating to Acadia or its people, language, or culture.
n.
1.
a. One of the early French settlers of Acadia.
b. A descendant of these settlers.
2. A dialect of French spoken by the Acadians.
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