Upland: meaning, definitions and examples

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upland

 

[ หˆสŒplษ™nd ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

geography

An area of high or hilly land, especially in contrast to a valley or low-lying area.

Synonyms

highland, hill country, plateau

Examples of usage

  • The village was nestled in the upland, offering stunning views of the surrounding countryside.
  • Shepherd's often graze their sheep on the uplands during the summer months.
Context #2 | Adjective

geography

Relating to or characteristic of uplands.

Synonyms

highland, hill country, plateau

Examples of usage

  • The upland region is known for its rugged beauty and diverse wildlife.
  • The upland climate tends to be cooler and wetter than lowland areas.

Translations

Translations of the word "upland" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น terreno alto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŠเค‚เคšเคพเคˆ เคตเคพเคฒเฅ€ เคญเฅ‚เคฎเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hochland

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dataran tinggi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะธัะพั‡ะธะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wyลผyna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ซ˜ๅœฐ (ใ“ใ†ใก)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท terre haute

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tierra alta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผksek arazi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ์ง€๋Œ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฑุถ ู…ุฑุชูุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vysoฤina

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vysoฤina

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๅœฐ (gฤodรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viลกavje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรกlendi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพา“ะฐั€ั‹ ะถะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒฆแƒแƒšแƒ›แƒ—แƒ˜แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yรผksษ™k ษ™razi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tierra alta

Etymology

The word 'upland' has Old English origins, with 'up' meaning 'up' or 'above' and 'land' referring to the earth or ground. The term has been used for centuries to describe elevated areas of land, often distinguished by their higher elevation compared to surrounding lowlands. Uplands can vary in terrain and vegetation, offering unique habitats for various plant and animal species.

See also: inland, land, landfill, landform, landholder, landing, landline, landlocked, landlord, landmark, landmarks, landmass, Landowner, landowners, landscape, landscaper, landscaping.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,817, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.