scotland

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scotland

A man in a kilt plays the bagpipes in Scotland.

Definition

Proper noun: 1. A constituent country of the United Kingdom: Scotland is one of the four countries that, together with England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, form the sovereign state of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. 2. A geographical and historical region: It occupies the northern third of the island of Great Britain, sharing a land border with England to the south. It is renowned for its distinct cultural traditions, history, and national symbols.

Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland.
    • They went hiking in the Highlands of Scotland.
    • Scotland has its own legal and education systems.
Advanced Usage
  • "The Scotland of...": Used figuratively to describe a place that resembles Scotland in some characteristic, such as landscape.
    • With its misty mountains and lochs, the region was like the Scotland of the south.
Variants and Related Words
  • Scot (noun): A person from Scotland.
    • He is a proud Scot.
  • Scottish (adjective): Of or relating to Scotland, its people, or the Scots language.
    • She loves Scottish folk music.
  • Scots (noun): The Germanic language variety historically spoken in Lowland Scotland; (adjective) another term for Scottish.
    • He spoke a few words in broad Scots.
Synonyms
  • Alba (noun): The Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland.
  • North Britain (noun): A historical and largely archaic term for Scotland.
Related Phrases
  • The Church of Scotland: The national church of Scotland, which is Presbyterian.
    • He is a minister in the Church of Scotland.
  • Scotland Yard: The headquarters of the London Metropolitan Police, named after a former location.
    • The case was handed over to Scotland Yard.
Related Idioms
  • "To take the high road to Scotland": An idiom meaning to choose the most honorable or ethical course of action, playing on Scotland's geographic "highlands."
    • In the dispute, she decided to take the high road to Scotland and not retaliate.
scotland

A man in a kilt plays the bagpipes in Scotland.

Noun
  1. one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts

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