Cajun

See also: cajun

English

Alternative forms

  • Cajin, Cadjin, Cagin (obsolete), Cadien (Louisiana French orthography)

Etymology

An Anglicization of the Acadian French Cadien (itself an aphetic form of Acadien (“Acadian”)), reflecting the palatalization of /dj/ to /d͡ʒ/ in the Acadian dialect.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkeɪdʒən/
  • Rhymes: -eɪdʒən

Noun

Cajun (plural Cajuns)

  1. A member of an ethnic group of Acadian French or white Creole origin, primarily living in Southern Louisiana.

Adjective

Cajun (not comparable)

  1. Relating to the Cajun people or their culture.
  2. Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun people.
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