highland

1 of 2

noun

high·​land ˈhī-lənd How to pronounce highland (audio)
: elevated or mountainous land

highland

2 of 2

adjective

1
: of or relating to a highland
2
capitalized : of or relating to the Highlands of Scotland

Examples of highland in a Sentence

Noun there are permanent glaciers in the cool, humid highlands of the Pacific Northwest
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Noun
Contributor In the epicenter of Spain’s highlands lies Rueda, the country’s capital region for white wine production. Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 16 Aug. 2024 Interior regions of the massive plates, meanwhile, are thought to be more stable—but around the world, stunning highlands have formed in these areas. Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
Adjective
The highland town is surrounded by lush countryside in northern Sulawesi, home to the Minahasa people and an amazing diversity of wildlife. The Economist, 26 May 2020 Under four miles, the easy trail rings a highland lake that reflects the steep and treeless mountains surrounding it. Elaine Glusac, New York Times, 27 Feb. 2020 See all Example Sentences for highland 

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Word History

First Known Use

Noun

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
The first known use of highland was before the 12th century

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Cite this Entry

“Highland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/highland. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

highland

1 of 2 noun
high·​land ˈhī-lənd How to pronounce highland (audio)
: elevated or mountainous land

highland

2 of 2 adjective
1
: of or relating to a highland
2
capitalized : of or relating to the Highlands of Scotland

Geographical Definition

Highland

geographical name

High·​land ˈhī-lənd How to pronounce Highland (audio)
1
city in southeastern California east of San Bernardino population 53,104
2
town in northwestern Indiana south of Hammond population 23,727
3
administrative area of northern Scotland bordering the North Sea and the Atlantic area 9806 square miles (25,398 square kilometers), population 232,132

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