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Hebridean Islands

Hebridean Islands

5.6
A group of over 500 islands off Scotland's west coast known for wild coasts and wildlife
  • proper noun
translation icon : Islas Hébridas
  • The Hebridean Islands are renowned for their dramatic coastlines and wildlife.

Examples

  • She spent her summer exploring the remote Hebridean Islands by ferry and bicycle.

  • Archaeological sites in the Hebridean Islands reveal a rich and ancient history.

  • The Hebridean Islands are famous for their stunning views.

  • Have you ever visited the Hebridean Islands?

  • The Hebridean Islands are renowned for their dramatic coastlines and wildlife.

  • She spent her summer exploring the remote Hebridean Islands by ferry and bicycle.

  • Archaeological sites in the Hebridean Islands reveal a rich and ancient history.

Synonyms

Hebrides
vsHebridean Islands
2 7.1

A group of more than 500 islands off the west coast of Scotland

is the same group with emphasis on scenery and cultural history
Hebridean Isles
vsHebridean Islands
7.1

A group of more than 500 islands off the west coast of Scotland

is the same group but stresses scenic landscapes and cultural history
Western Isles
vsHebridean Islands
4.9

A group of islands off the west coast of Scotland, also called the Outer Hebrides, including Lewis and Harris

is broader, meaning the full island group with scenic and cultural note
Western Islands
vsHebridean Islands
5.9

A group of over 500 islands off Scotland's west coast called the Outer Hebrides

is broader, referring to all western Scottish islands and their culture

Surface Forms

Hebridean Islands main

Morphology

Hebridean + island

The phrase is directly compositional: 'Hebridean' (pertaining to the Hebrides) modifies 'islands', so the meaning 'islands of the Hebrides' is derivable from the constituents. This adjectival + noun structure is a standard, cross-linguistically common pattern, so a B1 learner who knows both words can infer the MWE's basic meaning even if they lack detailed geographic knowledge.

Etymology

Hebridean Islands takes its name from the old word 'Hebrides', used by sailors and people who lived there for the many islands off Scotland's west coast. Picture a string of beads spread across the sea, and that clear image explains why the name now means this group of islands known for their wild coasts and long history.