Acadian

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Acadian

Acadian (/əˈkeɪdiən/; French: acadien, feminine: acadienne) is a term used to describe the inhabitants of Acadia, a region in the northeastern part of North America comprising what is now the Canadian Maritime Provinces of New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island, the Gaspé peninsula in eastern Québec, and the eastern part of the state of Maine.

Etymology

The term "Acadian" is derived from Acadia, which in turn is derived from the Mi'kmaq word algatig, meaning "place of abundance". The French settlers who came to inhabit this region in the 17th century became known as Acadians.

Related Terms

  • Acadia: The region in North America from which the term "Acadian" originates.
  • Acadian French: The dialect of French spoken by the Acadians.
  • Acadiana: A region in the U.S. state of Louisiana, home to a large population of Acadians, known locally as Cajuns.
  • Cajun: A term used to describe the descendants of Acadian exiles who settled in Louisiana.
  • Expulsion of the Acadians: A historical event in which the British forcibly removed the Acadians from Acadia during the French and Indian War.

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