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10 Language-to-English DictionariesCaledonian
/ˌkæl.ɪˈdoʊ.ni.ən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Relating to Caledonia or Scotland.
"The Caledonian landscape is known for its stunning natural beauty."
- 1
A native or inhabitant of Caledonia, especially in historical contexts.
"The Caledonians were known for their fierce resistance against Roman invasion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Caledonian' derives from the Latin 'Caledonia', which referred to the land of the Caledonii, a tribe in ancient Scotland. The name has evolved over centuries to denote anything related to Scotland, particularly the Highlands.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Caledonian" is said worldwide
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Calédonien
Transliteration: ka-le-do-nyen
"Le paysage calédonien est magnifique."
Kaledonisch
Transliteration: ka-le-do-nish
"Die kaledonische Kultur ist reich und vielfältig."
Caledoniano
Transliteration: ka-le-do-nya-no
"Il paesaggio caledoniano è famoso per la sua bellezza."
Caledonio
Transliteration: ka-le-do-nio
"La cultura caledonia es fascinante."
Caledônio
Transliteration: ka-le-do-nio
"A história caledônia é rica em tradições."
कैलिडोनियन
Transliteration: Kailidoniyan
"कैलिडोनियन संस्कृति अद्भुत है।"
凯尔多尼亚的
Transliteration: Kǎi'ěrduōníyà de
"凯尔多尼亚的风景令人惊叹。"
칼레도니안
Transliteration: Kal-ledo-ni-an
"칼레도니안 문화는 매우 흥미롭습니다."
カレドニアの
Transliteration: Karedonia no
"カレドニアの風景は美しいです。"
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