kirkland
n. C / U C2 Proficiency US //ˈkɝkɫənd// kirk·land
n. a word used in Scotland and Northern England to mean a church. It often appears in the names of places or specific buildings.
n. a church, specifically referring to the Church of Scotland as the national ecclesiastical body. Primarily used in Scottish English and Northern English dialects.
The old kirkland was located on the edge of the village.
Many local families have been buried in the kirkland cemetery for several generations.
The charter granted the monastery extensive kirkland rights, ensuring that the income from the surrounding fields supported the upkeep of the parish building.
Usage
Often used as a proper noun when referring to the Church of Scotland; otherwise functions as a common noun for church property.