a department of Greece, in the central Peloponnese. Capital: Tripolis. Pop: 91 326 (2001). Area: 4367 sq km (1686 sq miles) - Also called (poetic): Arcady /
ˈɑːkədɪ/ the traditional idealized rural setting of Greek and Roman bucolic poetry and later in the literature of the Renaissance
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Ar•ca•di•a
(är kā′dē ə),USA pronunciation n.
- Ancient History, Antiquity, Place Namesa mountainous region of ancient Greece, traditionally known for the contented pastoral innocence of its people.
- any real or imaginary place offering peace and simplicity.
- Place Namesa city in SW California, E of Los Angeles. 45,994.
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