Highland
noun
An area of high or mountainous land.
The plateau is surrounded by a series of highlands.
Often appears as...
- highland area
- highland region
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of high or mountainous land.
Highland cattle are well adapted to the harsh Scottish winters.
Often appears as...
- highland area
- highland region
noun
A historical region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged mountain scenery.
We took a road trip to the Scottish Highlands.
Often appears as...
- scottish highlands
- highlands of scotland
noun
An area of high or mountainous land.
The plateau is surrounded by a series of highlands.
Often appears as...
- highland area
- highland region
adjective
Relating to or characteristic of high or mountainous land.
Highland cattle are well adapted to the harsh Scottish winters.
Often appears as...
- highland area
- highland region
noun
A historical region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged mountain scenery.
We took a road trip to the Scottish Highlands.
Often appears as...
- scottish highlands
- highlands of scotland
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Context
Use 'highland' to describe elevated regions, not individual mountains.
The Tibetan highland is one of the highest in the world.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Characteristics
'Highland' often implies that the area has distinct features like steep slopes.
Farming on the highland requires special techniques due to the slopes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Altitude
Besides elevation, 'highland' can imply cooler temperatures and specific ecosystems.
The highland climate supports unique flora and fauna.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Context
Use 'highland' to describe elevated regions, not individual mountains.
The Tibetan highland is one of the highest in the world.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Characteristics
'Highland' often implies that the area has distinct features like steep slopes.
Farming on the highland requires special techniques due to the slopes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Altitude
Besides elevation, 'highland' can imply cooler temperatures and specific ecosystems.
The highland climate supports unique flora and fauna.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Context
Use 'highland' to describe elevated regions, not individual mountains.
The Tibetan highland is one of the highest in the world.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Characteristics
'Highland' often implies that the area has distinct features like steep slopes.
Farming on the highland requires special techniques due to the slopes.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Just Altitude
Besides elevation, 'highland' can imply cooler temperatures and specific ecosystems.
The highland climate supports unique flora and fauna.
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A day in the life of a...
If the highland shamans don’t show up, his only option will be to make the long walk into the mountains. It’s a dangerous journey that takes five days, precious time he doesn’t have to waste. But perhaps he has no choice. He refuses the sacred cactus and sets off toward the mountains.
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The unheard story of...
of the Kingdom of Israel, are living in the coastal plain. They're originally from Crete. They're a seafaring people. And they may start to make their way through one of the valleys of the Shephelah up into the mountains, because what they want to do is occupy the highland area
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Fireflies Put on a...
it's late summer in the highland forests of mexico billions of fireflies are hiding in the underbrush waiting for the
Video examples
A day in the life of a...
If the highland shamans don’t show up, his only option will be to make the long walk into the mountains. It’s a dangerous journey that takes five days, precious time he doesn’t have to waste. But perhaps he has no choice. He refuses the sacred cactus and sets off toward the mountains.
Video examples
The unheard story of...
of the Kingdom of Israel, are living in the coastal plain. They're originally from Crete. They're a seafaring people. And they may start to make their way through one of the valleys of the Shephelah up into the mountains, because what they want to do is occupy the highland area
Video examples
Fireflies Put on a...
it's late summer in the highland forests of mexico billions of fireflies are hiding in the underbrush waiting for the
Example 1 of 3
Quote examples
Aurora
Norwegian Musician
When you're outside, and everything is highland, it's like nature has its own sound, and that's one of my favorite sounds. I really loved sitting still silently outside, in a tree or in a bush, to just think.
Quote examples
Aurora
Norwegian Musician
When you're outside, and everything is highland, it's like nature has its own sound, and that's one of my favorite sounds. I really loved sitting still silently outside, in a tree or in a bush, to just think.
Example 1 of 1
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