Highlander

American  

[hahy-luhn-der] / ˈhaɪ lən dər /

noun

1. a Gael inhabiting the Highlands Highlands of Scotland.

2. a soldier of a Highland regiment.

3. (lowercase) an inhabitant of any highland region.

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Highlander British  

/ ˈhaɪləndə /

noun

1. a native of the Highlands of Scotland

2. a member of a Scottish Highland regiment

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Etymology

Origin of Highlander

First recorded in 1625–35; highland + -er ¹

Example Sentences

It also will put $200 million toward two plants in Indiana to boost capacity for its Grand Highlander sport-utility vehicle, the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

To deal in sweeping generalities a moment, the Palisade is significantly more comfortable, more spoiling and more generous than the Grand Highlander Hybrid, for about the same money.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

Toyota models with significant year-over-year sales increases included the Grand Highlander SUV and Tacoma pickup.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

It starred Frenchman Christopher Lambert as The Highlander, with Sir Sean Connery playing his mentor Ramirez – an Egyptian who had been based in Spain.

From BBC • Aug. 22, 2025

In July, Mrs. Parks slipped away for a two-week workshop on interracial relations at the Highlander Folk School in Tennessee.

From "Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice" by Phillip Hoose