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Scotland

proper noun
SaySKOT-luhnd/ˈskɑt.lənd/UK/ˈskɒt.lənd/

2 meanings of Scotland

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  1. 1
    proper noun
    One of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom, found north of England.

    Scotland has many lakes, mountains, and very old castles.

    Lots of tourists travel to Scotland to see Edinburgh and the highlands.

Less common meaning

  1. 2
    proper noun
    A habitational surname referring to someone from Scotland.

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Origin

It comes from Old English Sċotland, meaning "land of the Scots." It is made from Scot plus -land.