Scotland
SaySKOT-luhnd/ˈskɑt.lənd/UK/ˈskɒt.lənd/
- 1One of the countries making up the United Kingdom, situated in northwestern Europe and bordering England to its south.
Scotland shares its only land border with England.
A referendum on whether Scotland should become independent drew enormous turnout.
Less common meaning
- 2A habitational surname referring to someone from Scotland.
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Origin
From Middle English Scotland, from Old English Sċotland, meaning literally "land of the Scots" (first referring to Ireland and later to Scotland), formed from Scot plus -land. It is related to Dutch Schotland, German Schottland, Danish Skotland, and Icelandic Skotland.