scotland
scotland — noun
1. one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, with Edinburgh as its
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, with Edinburgh as its capital and its own government for areas such as education, health care, and law
Beatrix moved to Scotland to study law at the University of Edinburgh.
Scotland as a study destination
The Scottish Parliament makes laws about education and health care.
collocation: the Scottish Parliament
Hui sent a postcard from Scotland showing Edinburgh Castle on the hill.
Ishaan said the best thing about Scotland was the friendliness of the people.
Sari's favourite class at school covered the history of Scotland.
- Caledonia
a poetic or historical name for Scotland, used in literature and traditional songs
- Alba
the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland; used in official contexts and by Gaelic speakers
- North Britain
an outdated 18th-century term for Scotland; rarely used today
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When referring to the whole country, 'Scotland' takes a singular verb ('Scotland is…'). Use 'the' only with specific place names within Scotland: the Highlands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, but never 'the Scotland'.