Lowlander: meaning, definitions and examples
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lowlander
[ ˈloʊˌlændər ]
geography term
A lowlander is a person who lives in a low-lying area or region, typically characterized by flat or gently rolling terrain compared to mountainous regions. This term is often used to describe inhabitants of lowland areas, which can include river valleys and coastal plains.
Synonyms
flatlander, lowland dweller.
Examples of usage
- Many lowlanders depended on agriculture for their livelihoods.
- The lowland climate allows for diverse plant growth.
- Tourists often overlook the cultural aspects of lowlander lifestyles.
Translations
Translations of the word "lowlander" in other languages:
🇵🇹 habitante de tierras bajas
🇮🇳 निचले हिस्से का निवासी
🇩🇪 Niederländer
🇮🇩 penduduk dataran rendah
🇺🇦 низовинець
🇵🇱 mieszkaniec nizin
🇯🇵 低地住民
🇫🇷 habitants des bas pays
🇪🇸 habitante de tierras bajas
🇹🇷 alçak bölgede yaşayan
🇰🇷 저지대 거주자
🇸🇦 ساكن الأراضي المنخفضة
🇨🇿 obyvatel nížin
🇸🇰 obyvateľ nížin
🇨🇳 低地居民
🇸🇮 nizinski prebivalec
🇮🇸 láglands íbúi
🇰🇿 төменгі жердің тұрғыны
🇬🇪 დაბლობების მცხოვრები
🇦🇿 aşağı bölgənin sakini
🇲🇽 habitante de tierras bajas
Etymology
The term 'lowlander' originates from the combination of the words 'low' and 'lander'. The word 'low' comes from Old English 'lōw', which has Germanic roots linked to standing or being situated at a diminished elevation. The term 'lander' refers to someone who resides in a particular place or land, deriving from the Old English word 'land', which signifies ground or territory. The combined term began to be used in various historical contexts to describe individuals living in flat areas as opposed to highland regions. Traditionally, these terms often held geographic, social, and economic implications, as lowland regions were frequently associated with agriculture and trade due to their fertile soils and accessibility.