Caledonia
Americannoun
Usage
Caledonia is now used poetically and, sometimes, humorously
Example Sentences
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Researchers analyzed nearly 20 years of data from humpback whales that breed in the waters around New Caledonia in the South Pacific.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 5, 2026
The 30-year-old's first game saw the Caledonia Steel Queens take on the Solway Shark Ladies.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2026
They were given names - Caledonia, Cardrona and Bluebell.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2026
The dispute "is blocking the delimitation of the maritime border with New Caledonia and creating problematic legal uncertainties affecting fishing and scientific research activities, for example," it added.
From Barron's ● Dec. 18, 2025
On our walk over, he had explained that there were five kids from Caledonia living in the Slip Kid’s camp.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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