shetlandic

/ʃɛtˈlændɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to, characteristic of, or from the Shetland Islands, a subarctic archipelago in Scotland.

“The shetlandic ponies were a popular attraction at the local farm.”

2. noun

a dialect or language spoken in the Shetland Islands.

“The linguist studied the shetlandic language to better understand its grammatical structures.”

Synonyms

  • northern
  • scandinavian
  • shetland

Antonyms

  • southern
  • tropical