Cajun

usgb/ˈkeɪdʒn/
noun

A person from Louisiana in the USA, with French ancestry.

She was a Cajun woman who spoke in a soft Southern accent.
Visual representation of "cajun" - a person from Louisiana in the USA, with French ancestry

Often appears as...

  • cajun community
  • cajun woman
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Cultural Identity

Cajuns hold a unique cultural identity separate from typical American culture, embracing French roots.

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During the festival, Cajun music and French traditions were proudly on display.
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Distinct Accent

Listen for a Cajun accent, which sounds different from the typical Southern drawl. It has French influences.

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His Cajun accent was noticeable when he pronounced certain French-derived words.
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Localized Term

The word 'Cajun' primarily carries meaning in Louisiana and might not be familiar everywhere.

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Outside of Louisiana, people were curious about her Cajun background.
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