Acadia
|A-ca-di-a|
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/əˈkeɪ.di.ə/
historical region
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Acadia' originates from the French 'Acadie', which was derived from the Greek 'Arcadia', a region in Greece known for its pastoral beauty.
Historical Evolution
'Acadie' was used by French settlers to describe the region in North America, eventually becoming 'Acadia' in English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a region in Greece, but over time it evolved to describe a region in North America.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/04/10 09:21