Upland
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈʌplənd/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Upland is a noun meaning The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.
Meaning
The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.
More Meanings
- Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.
- (obsolete) The country, as contrasted with the town.
Example Sentences
the race of upland giants
Near-synonyms: highland, upcountry
Sometimes with secure delight / The upland hamlets will invite,
Word Forms
- uplands
Synonyms for upland
Depending on context, synonyms include highland, upcountry, mountainous, subalpine, alpestrine, alpine.
Antonyms for upland
Common opposites include lowland, city, town, conurbation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mountainous, alpine, highland, mountain, subalpine, alpestrine.
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