Scotland
pronunciation
How to pronounce Scotland in British English:
UK [ˈskɒtlənd]
How to pronounce Scotland in American English:
US [ˈskɑːtlənd]
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- Noun:
- 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
Word Origin
- Scotland
- named for the Scots, who settled there from Ireland 5c.-6c.; their name is of unknown origin (see Scot). Latin Scotia began to appear 9c. as the name for the region, replacing older Caledonia, also named for the inhabitants at the time, whose name likewise is of unknown origin.
Example
- 1. But scotland 's biggest problem could be its currency .
- 2. Take the royal bank of scotland .
- 3. I spent last week in scotland .
- 4. Austerity will feed nationalism in scotland and wales .
- 5. Similar efforts are planned for iceland and scotland .