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Sutherland

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Name — A Scottish surname and place name meaning "southern land," referring to a historic county in the Scottish Highlands.

Etymology

The name of the county is from Old Norse Suðrland, from suðr (“south”) + land (“land”), named from the point of view of Orkney and Shetland. In some cases, the surname may represent the equivalent formation in Old English.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sutherland” mean?

The word “Sutherland” means a Scottish surname and place name meaning "southern land," referring to a historic county in the Scottish Highlands.

How do you pronounce “Sutherland”?

“Sutherland” is pronounced SUH-thuh-luhnd (/ˈsʌðə(ɹ)lənd/ in IPA).

How do you use “Sutherland” in a sentence?

Here is “Sutherland” used in a sentence: “Donald Sutherland starred in dozens of films over his career.”

What is another word for “Sutherland”?

Words with a similar meaning to “Sutherland” include Sutherlandshire.

What part of speech is “Sutherland”?

“Sutherland” is a name.

Is “Sutherland” a common word?

“Sutherland” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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