Logo
dictionary thesaurus

Orcadian

noun
Or·​ca·​di·​an | \ ȯr-ˈkā-dē-ən How to pronounce Orcadian (audio) \

Definition of Orcadian

: a native or inhabitant of the Orkney Islands

Other Words from Orcadian

Orcadian adjective

First Known Use of Orcadian

1614, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for Orcadian

Latin Orcades Orkney Islands

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

hubris

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!