highland (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪlənd/
Definition
An area of high or mountainous land.
Examples
The Scottish Highlands are known for their rugged beauty.
They decided to explore the remote highlands on their vacation.
The flora and fauna of the highlands are unique to the region.
How to Use highland
- in the highlands (prepositional phrase)
- Located within a highland region. — "Life in the highlands can be challenging due to the weather."
- Scottish highlands (collocation)
- The mountainous region of Scotland. — "He grew up in the Scottish Highlands and loved the outdoors."
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