noun
- plural of arcadia; idealized rural or pastoral places; regions of simple pleasure and quiet
Usage: literary
Examples
- The poet wrote about distant arcadias where shepherds lived in harmony.
- Many city dwellers dream of finding their own arcadias in the countryside.
- The novel described several arcadias hidden in remote valleys.
- Artists have long been inspired by visions of pastoral arcadias.
- These mountain villages seemed like arcadias compared to urban life.
- The travel writer searched for modern arcadias untouched by industry.