highlands
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Meaning · English
A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.
Noun
Examples
However, between Monrovia (6°20'N/10°46'W) and Buchanan (5°57'N/10°02'W) highlands approach to within 25 km of the coast. East of Buchanan the lowlands reach nearly 100 km inland, in the Cestos Valley, but narrow again to 30 km towards the eastern border.
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 “highlands” mean?
A high area of land, lands higher than surrounding areas.
Is “highlands” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.