caledonia
caledonia — noun
1. an ancient Roman name for the land now called Scotland, still used in poetry, so
an ancient Roman name for the land now called Scotland, still used in poetry, songs, and formal historical writing
The old song praised the beauty of Caledonia's mountains and rivers.
poetic/literary register: used in songs and poetry
Roman soldiers built forts along the edge of Caledonia to guard against the northern tribes.
Ayana found a poem about Caledonia in the library's collection of Scottish verse.
The history chapter on ancient Caledonia describes the landscape before the arrival of the Scots.
用法筆記
Frequently appears in poetic or patriotic writing rather than everyday speech. The modern name Scotland is preferred in ordinary contexts.
2. a town in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, named after the ancient name fo
a town in southeastern Wisconsin, United States, named after the ancient name for Scotland
Rodrigo drove through Caledonia on his way to Racine last weekend.
used as a US place name
The high school in Caledonia has a strong music programme.
Otis grew up in Caledonia and later moved to Madison for college.
Jessica's family runs a bakery on the main street of Caledonia.
3. a cross-reference in dictionaries, atlases, or gazetteers that directs the reade
a cross-reference in dictionaries, atlases, or gazetteers that directs the reader to the entry for Scotland
The atlas entry for Caledonia simply reads 'see Scotland' for more information.
cross-reference marker in reference works
Lan checked the gazetteer, but Caledonia only had a note pointing to the Scotland page.
Minh noticed that the dictionary entry for Caledonia referred him to the Scotland page.
The old encyclopedia directed readers from Caledonia to the article on Roman Britain.
用法筆記
This is a directional note in reference works rather than a standalone definition. The entry for Scotland contains the full information.