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- [ahr-key-dee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈkeɪ di ən/
- /ɑːˈkeɪ.di.ə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-key-dee-uh n]
- /ɑrˈkeɪ di ən/
Definitions of arcadian word
- adjective arcadian of or relating to Arcadia or its inhabitants, esp the idealized Arcadia of pastoral poetry 3
- adjective arcadian rustic or bucolic 3
- noun arcadian an inhabitant of Arcadia 3
- noun arcadian a person who leads or prefers a quiet simple rural life 3
- adjective arcadian of Arcadia 3
- adjective arcadian rustic, peaceful, and simple; pastoral 3
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Origin of arcadian
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; Arcadi(a) + -an
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Parts of speech for Arcadian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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arcadian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arcadian
adj arcadian
- provincial — belonging or peculiar to some particular province; local: the provincial newspaper.
- bucolic — Bucolic means relating to the countryside.
- country — A country is one of the political units which the world is divided into, covering a particular area of land.
- rustic — of, relating to, or living in the country, as distinguished from towns or cities; rural.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
adjective arcadian
- pastoral — having the simplicity, charm, serenity, or other characteristics generally attributed to rural areas: pastoral scenery; the pastoral life.
Antonyms for arcadian
adj arcadian
- metropolitan — of, noting, or characteristic of a metropolis or its inhabitants, especially in culture, sophistication, or in accepting and combining a wide variety of people, ideas, etc.
- city — The City is the part of London where many important financial institutions have their main offices. People often refer to these financial institutions as the City.
- urban — of, relating to, or designating a city or town.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
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