upland

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun elevated (e.g., mountainous) land
  2. adjective used of high or hilly country

Etymology

From Middle English upland, from Old English ūpland (“the country”); equivalent to up- + land. The word as an adjective developed in Middle English.

In classic literature

Synonyms

highland

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