highlander

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
  2. noun a native of the Highlands of Scotland
  3. adjective used of high or hilly country

Etymology

From highland + -er.

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