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Outer Hebrides

Outer Hebrides

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A group of islands off the northwest coast of Scotland known for rough hills, wild beaches, and Gaelic culture
  • proper noun
  • /ˈaʊtə ˈhɛbrɪdɪz/
translation icon : Hébridas Exteriores
  • Many visitors travel to the Outer Hebrides to experience its unique blend of natural beauty and history.

Examples

  • She spent her summer hiking across several islands in the Outer Hebrides.

  • The wildlife in the Outer Hebrides includes rare birds and flourishing marine life.

  • The Outer Hebrides are breathtakingly beautiful.

  • Have you ever visited the Outer Hebrides?

  • Many visitors travel to the Outer Hebrides to experience its unique blend of natural beauty and Gaelic culture.

  • She spent her summer hiking across several islands in the Outer Hebrides and enjoyed the stunning landscapes.

  • The wildlife in the Outer Hebrides includes various rare birds and rich marine life, making it a paradise for nature lovers.

Synonyms

Western Isles
vsOuter Hebrides
4.9

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

is the same group but called using an alternative name form
Western Islands
vsOuter Hebrides
5.9

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

is the same group but named with a shorter traditional form

Surface Forms

Outer Hebrides main

Morphology

outer + Hebrides

The name combines 'outer' (located toward the outside) with 'Hebrides' (the Scottish islands), so a learner who knows both words can infer it denotes the islands at the outer part of the Hebrides archipelago. Although a proper name for a specific region, the meaning is compositionally straightforward and follows common locative naming patterns.

Etymology

Outer Hebrides gets its name from their position: the word Outer shows these islands lie far out at sea, beyond the closer islands called 'Inner Hebrides'. That's why the name means the group of islands to the northwest of mainland Scotland, famous for their wild landscapes and Gaelic culture.