Meaning of arcadian in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ɑrˈkeɪdiən/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    arcadian

    Definitions

    1. used of idealized country life

    Examples

    • « a country life of arcadian contentment »
    • « a pleasant bucolic scene »
    • « charming in its pastoral setting »
    • « rustic tranquility »

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    Arcadian

    Etymology

    late 16th century: from Latin Arcadius, from Greek Arkadia (see Arcadia)

    Definitions

    1. an inhabitant of Arcadia

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