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Ar⋅ca⋅di⋅an

[ahr-key-dee-uhn]
–adjective
1. of Arcadia.
2. rural, rustic, or pastoral, esp. suggesting simple, innocent contentment.
–noun
3. a native of Arcadia.
4. the dialect of ancient Greek spoken in Arcadia.

Origin:
1580–90; Arcadi(a) + -an


Ar⋅ca⋅di⋅an⋅ism, noun
Ar⋅ca⋅di⋅an⋅ly, adverb
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Ar·ca·di·an   (är-kā'dē-ən)   
adj.  
  1. Of or relating to the ancient Greek region of Arcadia or its people, language, or culture.

  2. often arcadian Rustic, peaceful, and simple; pastoral: a country life of arcadian contentment.

n.  
  1. A native or inhabitant of the ancient Greek region of Arcadia.

  2. often arcadian One who leads or prefers a simple, rural life.

  3. The dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia.

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