Arcadian

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noun

Ar·​ca·​di·​an är-ˈkā-dē-ən How to pronounce Arcadian (audio)
Synonyms of Arcadiannext
1
often arcadian : a person who lives a simple quiet life
2
: a native or inhabitant of Arcadia
3
: the dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia

arcadian

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adjective

ar·​ca·​di·​an är-ˈkā-dē-ən How to pronounce arcadian (audio)
variants often Arcadian
1
a
: 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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Adjective the painter is well-known for depictions of mute, slightly mysterious figures in arcadian settings
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Hosted by the Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, this music festival will feature religious musical guests from across genres, including Switchfoot, the Arcadian Wild, Jervis Campbell and others. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 15 May 2026 Fort Lauderdale officials celebrated the grand opening of The Arcadian on Thursday, marking a significant addition to the historic Sistrunk District. — Joe Cavaretta, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Surely, the Weston could rest on this arcadian glamour alone. — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 Dimitsana and Arcadian mountain trails The heartland of the Peloponnese is Arcadia, a mountainous province of gorges and hills, many precariously topped by medieval towns. — Helen Brown, TheWeek, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Arcadian

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1573, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of Arcadian was in 1565

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“Arcadian.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Arcadian. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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