/ˈkeɪ.d͡ʒən/
OriginAn Anglicization of the Acadian French Cadien (itself an aphetic form of Acadien (“Acadian”)), reflecting the palatalization of /dj/ to /d͡ʒ/ in the Acadian dialect.
- A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking Catholic and living in Southern Louisiana and Maine.
- not-comparableRelating to the Cajun people or their culture.
- not-comparableOf spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine.
- alt-ofAlternative letter-case form of Cajun.
“MOONEE VALLEY DRIFTERS Great country, cajun, and swing music to listen to and dance to.”
FormsCajuns(plural) · Cadien(alternative) · Cajin(alternative) · Cadjin(alternative) · Cagin(alternative)