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When was 'Cajun' first written down, and who used it for a group?

Research question: When does "Cajun" first appear in dated print or manuscript sources, and who was using it as a label for a regional or ethnic group?

The verified facts do not give a date for the first appearance of "Cajun" in any dated print or manuscript source. The only fact provided says the term is derived from Americans' pronunciation of "Acadien" or "Cadien" ¹. The provided facts do not identify who used "Cajun" as a label for a regional or ethnic group ¹. The newest fact is from 1993, so it is about 33 years old as of October 2026 ¹.

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The term "Cajun" is derived from the pronunciation of "Acadien" or "Cadien" by Americans.

"Pronounced by Americans, the term Acadien, or Cadien, became Cajun."

ERIC ED356223: Let the Good Times Roll = Laissez les bons rouler. (1993)