Meaning

1 senses
  1. (plural, plural only)A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.

    Hochland

More definitions
  • a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)

Translations

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By meaning 1
area of high land:

Forms

plural: highlandses
Singularhighlands
Pluralhighlandses

regular

Synonyms

2 synonyms
Close in meaning
  • a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse):Scottish HighlandsHighlands of Scotland

Word family

2 related words
Relatedhighland
Derivedhighlander

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