caledonia

[US]/ˌkæliˈdəunjə/
[UK]/ˌkælɪˈdoniə/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. ancient name for Scotland or poetic alias in literature

Phrases & Collocations

new caledonia

caledonia dream

caledonia spirit

caledonia heritage

caledonia culture

caledonia festival

caledonia landscape

caledonia adventure

caledonia voyage

caledonia experience

caledonia connection

Example Sentences

New Caledonia is a French overseas territory in the southwest Pacific Ocean.

The Caledonia Mining Corporation announced a new gold discovery in the region.

Many tourists visit New Caledonia for its beautiful beaches and coral reefs.

The Caledonia High School football team won the championship this year.

New Caledonia is known for its unique blend of Melanesian and French cultures.

The Caledonia River is a popular spot for fishing and kayaking.

The Caledonia Hotel offers luxurious accommodations in the heart of the city.

New Caledonia has a rich biodiversity with many unique species of plants and animals.

The Caledonia Symphony Orchestra will be performing at the annual music festival.

The cuisine of New Caledonia reflects its diverse cultural influences.

caledonia is known for its stunning landscapes.

many tourists visit caledonia every year.

the culture of caledonia is rich and diverse.

caledonia has a strong connection to its history.

caledonia offers various outdoor activities.

many festivals are celebrated in caledonia.

caledonia is famous for its unique wildlife.

the people of caledonia are known for their hospitality.

caledonia is a great place for hiking.

exploring caledonia can be an unforgettable experience.

Real-world Examples

A magnitude-7 earthquake struck southeast of the Loyalty Islands, New Caledonia on Wednesday.

Source: CRI Online September 2022 Collection

This is George, the giant new Caledonia Gecko.

Source: Connection Magazine

A tsunami warning for the Solomons, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia and the surround region has been issued by the Pacific Tsunami Warning center.

Source: BBC Listening Collection April 2014

Elsewhere, they take the shape of barrier reefs, such as those that exist along the coasts of New Caledonia and several of the Tuamotu Islands.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Alright so moving on over to the pacific, France retains possessions of hundreds of islands and atolls across French Polynesia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Futuna and Clipperton Island.

Source: Realm of Legends

Dr Gasc and her colleagues investigated cricket populations on the island of Grand Terre in New Caledonia (pictured), where multiple ecosystems often exist in close proximity.

Source: The Economist Science and Technology

On a visit to the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia, President Macron has urged loyalists and pro-independence campaigners to work together to reach agreement on the island's constitutional status.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2023

In essence, a whaling vessel had reported that some medals and a Cross of St.Louis had been found in the hands of savages in the Louisiade Islands and New Caledonia.

Source: Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (Original Version)

Amandine Gasc, an ecologist at the French Research Institute for Development in New Caledonia, located in the south-west Pacific Ocean, hypothesised that crickets might be able to help.

Source: The Economist Science and Technology

Around 109 AD, the Ninth made their way to Caledonia, in modern day Scotland to battle for control of the land against a large group that was rebelling against them.

Source: Learn English with Matthew.

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