scotsman
n. countablen. a man who was born in Scotland or who comes from a Scottish family.
n. a male native or inhabitant of Scotland, or a man of Scottish descent.
The Scotsman wore a traditional kilt to the wedding.
As a proud Scotsman, he often shared stories about the history of the Highlands with his children.
The legendary Scotsman spent his retirement years restoring a small stone cottage on the coast of Fife, overlooking the North Sea.
From Scots + -man.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Usage
Capitalised in all contexts as it refers to a specific nationality.
Last updated May 9, 2026