Lothian
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- proper noun
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Lothian
- As a region in southern Lothian, Scotland is known for its stunning scenery and cultural significance.
- Lothian and Borders
- East Lothian
The question of English votes for English laws, the so-called West Lothian question, requires a decisive answer.
- The question of English votes for English laws, the so-called West Lothian question, requires a decisive answer.
Examples
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In early November, the Lothian and Borders Police issued a press release appealing to the public to help identify people involved in the Carnival for Full Enjoyment.
Academic text (2008) -
Boyle, a self-deprecatingly funny woman who's never been kissed, hails from West Lothian, a village community in Scotland.
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The question of English votes for English laws, the so-called West Lothian question, requires a decisive answer.
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The protocol was approved by the Reproductive Medicine Ethical Subcommittee of Lothian Health Board.
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We believe the majority of these people live in the United Kingdom, and I personally believe most will live in the Lothians and Scottish Borders area, as a high percentage of those who have already been traced do.
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I was raised in a town in East Lothian, a beautiful area of Scotland with rolling hills, great Carboniferous geology, and a strong sense of history in the archaeology of the area.
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David Tennant was born in West Lothian, Scotland, where he grew up surrounded by beautiful landscapes.
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The historic castles in Lothian attract many tourists every year, showcasing Scotland's rich heritage.
Synonyms
A former area in southeast Scotland that includes Edinburgh and nearby towns
Compounds
Surface Forms
Etymology
Lothian is the name of a place that comes from an early name Loth, meaning 'land of Loth', so it became the name for the region around Edinburgh known for its hills and castles.