highland
/'hailənd/
Definition
Noun:
- Elevated land, especially mountainous or hilly country: An area of high or mountainous land, often contrasted with lowlands.
- (Often plural: Highlands) A specific region of high land, most notably the mountainous northern region of Scotland.
Adjective:
- Relating to high or hilly country: Used to describe features, areas, or people associated with elevated land.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The village is located in a remote highland, surrounded by peaks.
- They went hiking in the Scottish Highlands last summer.
- Adjective:
- The highland climate is generally cooler and wetter.
- Highland communities often have distinct cultural traditions.
Advanced Usage
- "The Highlands" (proper noun): Specifically refers to the historic and cultural region of northern Scotland.
- She bought a traditional kilt made in the Highlands.
Variants and Related Words
- Highlander (noun): A person who lives in or comes from a highland region, especially the Scottish Highlands.
- The Highlanders have a rich Gaelic heritage.
- Highlands (noun, plural form): The general term for highland areas or the specific Scottish region.
Synonyms
- Upland: Land or a region that is higher than the surrounding area.
- Plateau: A large area of high, flat land.
- Moor/Moorland: (Specifically for open, often uncultivated high land)
Antonyms
- Lowland: An area of land that is low or level in relation to the surrounding country.
Adjective
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used of high or hilly country
Noun
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elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
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