Cajun

== English == === Alternative forms === Cadien (Louisiana French orthography), Cajin, Cadjin, Cagin (obsolete) === 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): /ˈkeɪ.d͡ʒən/ Rhymes: -eɪdʒən === Noun === Cajun (plural Cajuns) A member of the ethnic group descending from Acadia, primarily French-speaking Catholic and living in Southern Louisiana and Maine. (ethnic slur, dated) Any uneducated, poor Francophone in French Louisiana. Synonym: coonass Damn Cajuns! They're all a bunch of lazy coonasses! ==== Translations ==== === Adjective === Cajun (not comparable) Relating to the Cajun people or their culture. Of spicy food prepared in the style of the Cajun cuisine. ==== Derived terms ==== Cajun Creole Cajun flamingo Cajun French Cajun accordion ==== Translations ====