Highland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhaɪ.lənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Highland is a noun meaning A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
Meaning
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: upland, upcountry
The highlands of the Swiss Alps are home to many unique flowers.
Word Forms
- highlands
Synonyms for highland
Depending on context, synonyms include upland, upcountry.
Antonyms for highland
Common opposites include lowland.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include upland, mountainous, alpine, mountain, subalpine, alpestrine.
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