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Caledonian

8.3

Relating to Scotland, especially its Highlands, or to things from Scotland

adjective
/ˌkælɪˈdoʊniən/

: caledonio

She wore a dress made of Caledonian tartan, reflecting her Scottish heritage during the festival.

But the Emperor's insisted that all their subjects embrace Caledonian Christianity.

Examples

This is, this is our Christmas special and we're going to Edinburgh via the Caledonian sleeper train.
But the Emperor's insisted that all their subjects embrace Caledonian Christianity.

The British Museum
The Caledonian landscape is known for its stunning mountains and lochs that attract tourists from around the world.
Many Caledonian traditions, such as ceilidh dancing, are still celebrated in Scotland today.

Synonyms

Scottish

vsCaledonian

120 2.3

About Scotland, its people, or culture

focuses more on the Highlands and historical origins

Scots

vsCaledonian

6.2

Relating to Scotland, its people, culture, or languages

emphasizes the Highlands and older historical connections rather than people or dialects

Compounds

Caledonian Canal

6.0

A canal in northern Scotland that connects the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean

New Caledonian pine

Australian

7.7

A very tall evergreen tree from New Caledonia that looks like a Norfolk Island pine

New Caledonian yew

Australian

8.9

A large evergreen tree from New Caledonia that is grown in Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii

Surface Forms

Caledonian positive

Morphology

Caledonian = Caledonia (transparent) = Caledonia + ian

Formed directly from the place-name 'Caledonia' with the productive adjectival suffix '-ian' meaning 'relating to'.

Etymology

Caledonian comes from Caledonia, the old Roman name for 'Scotland'. So when something is called Caledonian it means it is Scottish, often linked to the rugged Highlands.