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arcadian
adjective, ar·ca·di·an often capitalized \är-ˈkā-dē-ən\
Definition of 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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First Known Use of ARCADIAN
1565
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Arcadian
noun Ar·ca·di·an \är-ˈkā-dē-ən\
Definition of ARCADIAN
1
often not capitalized : a person who lives a simple quiet life
2
: a native or inhabitant of Arcadia
3
: the dialect of ancient Greek used in Arcadia
First Known Use of ARCADIAN
1573
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