highland
Translation
highland, upland
Examples
The Scottish Highlands are famous for their beauty.
The Scottish Highlands are famous for their beauty.
They live in a remote highland village.
They live in a remote highland village.
Grammar Patterns
a/the highland ((area/region)) a high area of land The Scottish Highlands are a famous highland area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: upland, plateau; Antonyms: lowland, valley
Etymology
A compound of 'high' and 'land', literally meaning 'high land'.
Memory Tips
Picture the scenic, mountainous region of Scotland, known as the Highlands.