Explore Orcadian through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Orcadian in a sentence
Orcadian meaning
Of or relating to the Orkney Islands.
Using Orcadian
- The main meaning on this page is: Of or relating to the Orkney Islands.
- In the example corpus, orcadian often appears in combinations such as: the orcadian, orcadian online, orcadian the.
Context around Orcadian
- Average sentence length in these examples: 19.8 words
- Position in the sentence: 5 start, 12 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 20 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Orcadian
- In this selection, "orcadian" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 19.8 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, peedie, online, tomb and basin stand out and add context to how "orcadian" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include an orcadian is a and and the orcadian reputation for. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "orcadian" sits close to words such as abdulrasheed, abhinav and aboriginals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with orcadian
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The Peedie Orcadian for our younger readers is also available inside. (11 words)
For full results and prices, see next week’s edition of The Orcadian. (13 words)
Kirkjuvagr - Beyla - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website. (13 words)
Organised by a homegrown group of promoters, Orkney Live Wire, and sponsored by The Orcadian, the festival brings a range of rock music from across the county and further afield together for an exciting weekend. (35 words)
The subterranean chamber of another Orcadian tomb, Taversoe Tuick in Rousay, also receives a beam of sunlight at the solstice, showing that such veneration was not a one-off thing. (30 words)
Wishart, along with artist, local historian and writer Bryce Wilson, were among Gardiner's many Orcadian friends who played an important role in the inception of the centre. (28 words)
Example sentences (20)
Win With The Orcadian - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
The subterranean chamber of another Orcadian tomb, Taversoe Tuick in Rousay, also receives a beam of sunlight at the solstice, showing that such veneration was not a one-off thing.
The findings indicate a striking similarity between the Old Red Sandstone of the Orcadian Basin in north-east Scotland and the Stonehenge Altar Stone.
It’s pleasing to see how well Orcadian people have responded to staying home.
The Peedie Orcadian for our younger readers is also available inside.
Wishart, along with artist, local historian and writer Bryce Wilson, were among Gardiner's many Orcadian friends who played an important role in the inception of the centre.
Carmichael supports cross-party alliance to block no-deal Brexit - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Council issues kirkyards apology - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
For full results and prices, see next week’s edition of The Orcadian.
Kirkjuvagr - Beyla - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Mr Finnie is one of four list MSPs who currently write monthly columns for The Orcadian.
New series of goose-tackling measures unveiled by SNH - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Organised by a homegrown group of promoters, Orkney Live Wire, and sponsored by The Orcadian, the festival brings a range of rock music from across the county and further afield together for an exciting weekend.
Arts opportunities at the new Balfour Hospital - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
Grounded cargo ship remains stable ahead of re-float operation - The Orcadian Online uses cookies and similar technologies on its website.
An Orcadian is a native of Orkney, a term that reflects a strongly held identity with a tradition of understatement.
Due to the rarity of surviving pre-Norse elements in Orcadian placenames, this theory does not enjoy much support.
Further royal expeditions were required in 1197 and 1202 to fully neutralise the Orcadian threat.
Ritchie notes the presence of an Orcadian ruler at the court of a Pictish high king at Inverness in 565 AD.
The harsh climate of Orkney and the Orcadian reputation for sobriety and their boat handling skills made them ideal candidates for the rigours of the Canadian north.
Common combinations with orcadian
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- the orcadian 15×
- orcadian online 7×
- orcadian the 2×
- an orcadian 2×