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highland

Syllabification: (high·land)
Pronunciation: /ˈhīlənd/

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Definition of highland

noun

  • 1 (also highlands) an area of high or mountainous land:the highlands of Madagascar [as modifier]:a highland region of Vietnam
  • 2 (the Highlands) the mountainous part of Scotland, north of Glasgow, often associated with Gaelic culture: [as modifier]:a Highland regiment

Derivatives

highlander

noun

highlandman

noun (plural highlandmen)

Origin:

Old English hēahlond 'a high promontory' (see high, land)

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