noun
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a native of the Highlands of Scotland
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a member of a Scottish Highland regiment
Etymology
Origin of Highlander
Example Sentences
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The Highlander girls took third, fourth and fifth in the 500 freestyle and closed strong with a winning 3:42.78 effort in the 400 freestyle relay.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Some of Hollywood's biggest names are in Scotland for a remake of the 80s cult hit Highlander - and have been surprising locals by turning up at shops and cafés in the Highlands.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
The family considered offers from around 40 companies before choosing Highlander Partners.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026
If you’re kicking tires now, the Palisade’s most compelling rival is Toyota’s Grand Highlander Hybrid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026
The Highlander peeled out with one of the kids throwing half a donut at my skateboard and “Sweet wheels, Spaceman.”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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