English Explanatory Dictionary

Caledonian

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. In or from Caledonia; (jocularly) Scottish.
  2. In or from New Caledonia.
  3. Relating to a mountain-forming period (orogeny) in Europe.
noun
  1. A native or inhabitant of Caledonia; a Scot.
  2. Someone from the ancient Celtic tribe (or group of tribes) called Caledonians, in Scotland

Pronunciation

/ˌkæləˈdoʊni.ən/ /ˌkæləˈdəʊni.ən/

Word forms

Caledonian more Caledonian most Caledonian Caledonians

Etymology

From Caledonia + -an.

Derived words

Caledonian Canal Caledonian Forest
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