name
Arcadia
ah-KAY-dih-uh
Arcadia (name) means a mountainous region of ancient Greece, later used in literature as a symbol of unspoiled rural happiness. Example: “The poem imagines a lost Arcadia of shepherds living in peaceful simplicity.”
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A mountainous region of ancient Greece, later used in literature as a symbol of unspoiled rural happiness.
"The poem imagines a lost Arcadia of shepherds living in peaceful simplicity."
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An idealized, peaceful countryside, used as a general term for a rural paradise.
"The valley felt like a modern-day Arcadia, untouched by traffic or noise."
How to use Arcadia
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn idealized, peaceful rural setting, based on a real region of ancient Greece.
Common mistake
Despite the similar spelling, "Arcadia" is not related to "arcade".
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Etymology
From Greek Arkadia, the name of a real region of the Peloponnese, later idealized in pastoral poetry.
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What does “Arcadia” mean?
The word “Arcadia” means a mountainous region of ancient Greece, later used in literature as a symbol of unspoiled rural happiness. In plain terms, an idealized, peaceful rural setting, based on a real region of ancient Greece.
How do you pronounce “Arcadia”?
“Arcadia” is pronounced ah-KAY-dih-uh (/ɑɹˈkeɪ.di.ə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Arcadia” in a sentence?
Here is “Arcadia” used in a sentence: “The poem imagines a lost Arcadia of shepherds living in peaceful simplicity.”
What part of speech is “Arcadia”?
Depending on how it is used, “Arcadia” can be a name and a noun.
Where does the word “Arcadia” come from?
The word “Arcadia” comes from Greek. From Greek Arkadia, the name of a real region of the Peloponnese, later idealized in pastoral poetry.
How many meanings does “Arcadia” have?
“Arcadia” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a mountainous region of ancient Greece, later used in literature as a symbol of unspoiled rural happiness.
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