highland
Translation
highland, upland
Examples
They live in a remote highland area.
They live in a remote highland area.
Highland cattle are very hardy animals.
Highland cattle are very hardy animals.
Grammar Patterns
((a highland)) ((area/region)) a mountainous area of land They live in a remote highland area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upland, plateau; Antonyms: lowland, valley
Etymology
A compound of 'high' and 'land'. It literally means 'high land'.
Memory Tips
Simply picture 'high land'. The two parts of the word tell you its exact meaning.