Scotland

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈskÉ’t.lÉ™nd/
• US IPA: /ˈskÉ‘t.lÉ™nd/
• Scotland IPA: /ˈskɔʔ.lÉ™nd/

Origin

From Middle English, from Old English Scotland ("Ireland", later also "Scotland", literally land of the Scots), equivalent to Scot + land. Based on Latin word Scotus meaning Gael.

Full definition of Scotland

Proper noun

1. A country in northwest Europe to the north of England and forming part of the United Kingdom.

Derived terms

• Scotland Yard

Related terms

• Scotch
• Scottish
• Scotsman
• Scotswoman