Caledonian
- noun
- /ˌkælɪˈdoʊniən/
- Archaic
:
caledonio
- The ancient Caledonian tribes fought bravely against the Roman invaders.
Examples
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In his poem, the author vividly describes the struggles faced by the Caledonians in their rugged homeland.
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Historians often debate the culture and traditions of the Caledonians during the early Middle Ages.
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You then get into the leading into the story and talking about how the Caledonians are wearing down the the the occupying forces.
Synonyms
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1.9
A person born in or living in Scotland
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1.0
A man from Scotland
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6.2
A man from Scotland
A woman from Scotland
A woman from Scotland
A friendly name for a person from Scotland
Compounds
A canal in northern Scotland that connects the North Sea and the Atlantic Ocean
- Australian
A very tall evergreen tree from New Caledonia that looks like a Norfolk Island pine
- Australian
A large evergreen tree from New Caledonia that is grown in Australia, New Zealand, and Hawaii
Surface Forms
Etymology
Caledonian comes from Caledonia, the old Roman name for 'Scotland', so a Caledonian is simply a person from Scotland, especially in older or poetic language.