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1highland
noun high·land \ˈhī-lənd\
: an area where there are many mountains or where the land is high above the level of the sea
Full Definition of HIGHLAND
: elevated or mountainous land
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First Known Use of HIGHLAND
before 12th century
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adjective
Definition of HIGHLAND
1
: of or relating to a highland
2
capitalized : of or relating to the Highlands of Scotland
First Known Use of HIGHLAND
15th century
Highland
geographical name High·land \ˈhī-lənd\
Definition of HIGHLAND
1
city SE California E of San Bernardino pop 53,104
2
town NW Indiana S of Hammond pop 23,727
3
administrative area N Scotland area 9806 square miles (25,398 square kilometers)
HIGHLAND Defined for Kids
highland
noun high·land \ˈhī-lənd\
Definition of HIGHLAND for Kids
: high or hilly country
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