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 route highlights deep cultural roots shaped by Mi’kmaq, Acadian, and Gaelic traditions alongside historic sites and local artisans.
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Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Ten ambulances and two helicopters responded to the scene, according to Acadian.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management and a former University of Chicago finance professor, told Fortune earlier this month that the current picture in markets qualifies as a bubble by three of his four bespoke metrics, with the only missing element being a flood of IPOs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The city ended its contract with Acadian after only two months, citing dissatisfaction with service quality, including inadequate response times.
—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
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Maryam Siddiqi, Travel + Leisure, 5 Apr. 2026
Ten ambulances and two helicopters responded to the scene, according to Acadian.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Owen Lamont, a portfolio manager at Acadian Asset Management and a former University of Chicago finance professor, told Fortune earlier this month that the current picture in markets qualifies as a bubble by three of his four bespoke metrics, with the only missing element being a flood of IPOs.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
The city ended its contract with Acadian after only two months, citing dissatisfaction with service quality, including inadequate response times.
—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
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“Acadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Acadian. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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