1. people from Arcadia, a mountainous region in ancient Greece known for its pastoral simplicity
Usage: historical
2. people who live simple, rural lives close to nature
Usage: literary
3. French colonists who settled in Acadia (now eastern Canada) in the early 1600s
Usage: historical

Examples

• The ancient Arcadians were known for their peaceful way of life.
• Many Arcadians were skilled shepherds and farmers.
• The poet described the villagers as modern Arcadians living in harmony with nature.
• These mountain dwellers seemed like Arcadians from a simpler time.
• The Arcadians established settlements along the Bay of Fundy.
• French Arcadians maintained their distinct culture for generations.