Definition

Proper noun: * A geographical region: The Outer Hebrides is a 130-mile-long archipelago located in the Atlantic Ocean, to the northwest of mainland Scotland. It is also known as the Western Isles.

Usage

The term "Outer Hebrides" is used as a singular proper noun to refer to the entire island chain as a single geographical and administrative entity. * The Outer Hebrides is known for its Gaelic culture and stunning landscapes. * Ferries are the main transport link to the Outer Hebrides.

Advanced Usage

• "the Outer Hebrides": The definite article "the" is almost always used when referring to this archipelago.
  • We spent a week exploring the Outer Hebrides.

Variants and Related Words

• The Western Isles: An alternative official name for the same archipelago.
  • The Western Isles Council provides local government services.
• The Hebrides: The broader island group which includes both the Outer Hebrides and the Inner Hebrides.
• Inner Hebrides (Proper noun): The archipelago of islands closer to the northwest coast of mainland Scotland, as distinct from the Outer Hebrides.

Synonyms

• The Western Isles

Related Phrases

• Isle of Lewis, Isle of Harris, North Uist, South Uist, Barra: These are the names of major islands within the Outer Hebrides. The term "Outer Hebrides" encompasses all of them.
  • The Isle of Lewis, part of the Outer Hebrides, is home to the Callanish Stones.

Noun

1. a 130-mile long archipelago to the northwest of Scotland