Meaning of arcadian in English

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

   • rural

2. Noun

   Arcadian

   Etymology

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

   Definitions

   1. an inhabitant of Arcadia