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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.

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

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The Grand Highlander Hybrid enjoys Toyota’s advantage in hybrid technology.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The standard Grand Highlander hybrid with AWD claims 34 mpg.

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

"So excited to be an actual Highlander in 'Highlander'," she said.

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

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