highland
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3.2
- noun
- /ˈhaɪlənd/
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tierras altas
- The lands of Iran consist largely of a vast highland plateau bordered by great mountain belts.
- Andean highlands
- highland malaria
- highland valleys
It's a thriller with five couples that are trapped on a storm swept highland as a killer is among them.
- It's a thriller with five couples that are trapped on a storm swept highland as a killer is among them.
- It may rain a lot, but the the, the, the way the rain runs off, there's not enough water for the people that live in the Highlands of those islands.
Examples
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The farmer cultivated crops in the fertile highland fields, benefiting from the rich soil and cool climate.
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We found her here in the highlands of Guatemala working for an environmental NGO.
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Before the operation of the railway, transportation between the coast and highland regions was limited.
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Traditional dance, she tells us about, in the highlands of Burma.
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Some came from even more distant sources in the highlands of central Mexico, more than 900 miles away.
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Many of the most beautiful areas in the highlands with the most spectacular colors are geothermal.
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In the Ecuadorean highlands, the famous Dona Francisca Sinagsichi fell prey to a similar fate.
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Many hikers enjoy exploring the picturesque landscapes of the highland areas, known for their stunning mountain views.
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In the highland region, the weather can change rapidly, making it important for travelers to be prepared for all conditions.
Synonyms
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4.9
An area of high land above the low land around it
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6.8
A high area of land above low hills and below where trees stop growing
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4.2
Land with many high hills and steep slopes
Antonyms
Compounds
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6.0
Traditional Scottish sports and music events with heavy log throwing and dancing
How High
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Highland comes from high + land, and it simply means 'high land'. As a noun, a highland is an area of higher ground or hills, which is why the word names mountain and hilly regions.