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Scotland
[ skot-luhnd ]
noun
- a division of the United Kingdom in the N part of Great Britain. 30,412 sq. mi. (78,772 sq. km). : Edinburgh.
Scotland
/ ˈskɒtlənd /
noun
- a country that is part of the United Kingdom, occupying the north of Great Britain: the English and Scottish thrones were united under one monarch in 1603 and the parliaments in 1707: a separate Scottish parliament was established in 1999. Scotland consists of the Highlands in the north, the central Lowlands, and hilly uplands in the south; has a deeply indented coastline, about 800 offshore islands (mostly in the west), and many lochs. Capital: Edinburgh. Pop: 5 057 400 (2003 est). Area: 78 768 sq km (30 412 sq miles) ScotsCaledonianScottish
Scotland
- One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ; contains the northern portion of the island of Great Britain and many surrounding islands. Its capital is Edinburgh , and its largest city is Glasgow .
Example Sentences
I had to pause for sheep crossing the road, which is a common occurrence when driving through the Highlands of Scotland.
Scotland Yard released a video of the extraordinary crime in an appeal for anyone who recognizes the man to come forward.
Scotland Yard did not deny that these allegations were part of their investigation.
Louis Bacon, another big donor, owns land all over the world, including a grouse-hunting estate in Scotland.
Later heads of Scotland Yard admitted that the Ripper should have been caught.
In Scotland and America that is distinguished and thought of clearly as the college stage.
The Dutch fleet attacked Burnt island, in Scotland, but were repulsed.
I am leaving Scotland without having seen half enough of it.
John Bell, the distinguished anatomist of Scotland, was born at Edinburgh.
Dr. Wilson says, in the statistical accounts of Scotland, many of which are suggestive of a pre-Raleigh period.
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