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highlands

An area of high, mountainous or hilly land, often characterized by rugged terrain. / The mountainous region of northern Scotland.
noun (plural)

This term typically refers to elevated geographical regions and is almost exclusively used in the plural form. When referring to a general type of terrain, it describes rugged, hilly, or mountainous landscapes. When capitalized as the Highlands, it specifically denotes the northern region of Scotland, carrying strong cultural and historical connotations of wilderness and isolation.

Because the word is inherently plural in its usage for these definitions, it does not have a standard singular form used to describe a single mountain or hill. It functions as a collective noun for a specific type of topography.

Meanings

noun (plural)

An area of high, mountainous or hilly land, often characterized by rugged terrain.

The hikers spent three days trekking through the northern highlands.

noun (plural)

The mountainous region of northern Scotland.

The Scottish highlands are famous for their mist-covered glens and deep lochs.

Examples

The rugged highlands are home to several rare species of mountain goats.

The rugged highlands are home to several rare species of mountain goats.

I have always dreamed of hiking through the Scottish highlands.

I have always dreamed of hiking through the Scottish highlands.

Travel

The air is much thinner and colder up in the highlands.

The air is much thinner and colder up in the highlands.

We should set up camp before we reach the highlands.

Fantasy

The clan fought a fierce battle in the highlands to protect their land.

The clan fought a fierce battle in the highlands to protect their land.

History

Look at those mist covered highlands in the distance.

Look at those mist covered highlands in the distance.

Do you think we can find a village in these highlands?

Do you think we can find a village in these highlands?

Travel

The castle overlooks the vast expanse of the highlands.

The castle overlooks the vast expanse of the highlands.

Fantasy

Life in the highlands was historically difficult due to the harsh winters.

Life in the highlands was historically difficult due to the harsh winters.

History

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