acadia

noun

Meaning

A historical region in eastern Canada and parts of Maine, originally settled by French colonists in the 17th century.

Examples

Many descendants of the original settlers still identify strongly with their Acadia heritage.
The historical maps clearly delineate the boundaries of Acadia before the British expulsion.

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acadia

noun

Pronunciation: /əˈkeɪdiə/

Definition

A historical region in eastern Canada and parts of Maine, originally settled by French colonists in the 17th century.

Examples

Many descendants of the original settlers still identify strongly with their Acadia heritage.
The historical maps clearly delineate the boundaries of Acadia before the British expulsion.

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