Highlands
Americannoun
noun
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the part of Scotland that lies to the northwest of the great fault that runs from Dumbarton to Stonehaven
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a smaller area consisting of the mountainous north of Scotland: distinguished by Gaelic culture
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(often not capital) the highland region of any country
Example Sentences
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Smaller mergers such as the amalgamation of three colleges within the University of the Highlands and Islands network have happened previously.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
But in the Central Highlands there are concerns about the reliance on China, as well as the risks of oversupply as more farmers join the rush.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
Blessed with a tropical climate and rich basalt soil, the lush Central Highlands produces vast quantities of robusta beans, and Vietnam trails only Brazil in coffee output.
From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 2026
He says that a growing number are swapping the likes of Tuscany for the Scottish Highlands.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
We’d moved to Highlands North when my stepfather’s garage went out of business, and he moved his workshop to the house.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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