Definition of Arcadian
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
often not capitalized
: a person who lives a simple quiet life
2
: a native or inhabitant of Arcadia
3
: the dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia
Definition of arcadian (Entry 2 of 2)
1a
: of or relating to Arcadia or the Arcadians
b
: of or relating to Arcadian
2
: idyllically pastoral
especially
: idyllically innocent, simple, or untroubled
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The first known use of Arcadian was in 1565
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