highland
/ˈhaɪ.lənd/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: highlands
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
Noun
Examples
Near-synonyms: upland, upcountry
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of or related to Highland or the Highlands.
Adjective
Examples
A merchant has been convicted in Glasgow for adulterating the meal to the Highland poor.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “highland” mean?
A high area; land that is higher than surrounding areas.
Is “highland” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.