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upland

1 synonym and 3 antonyms for upland, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it.

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1. noun

A region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it.

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2. noun

Rural areas, as opposed to towns and cities.

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Etymology

Comes from Middle English upland, which developed from Old English ūpland (“the country”); equivalent to up- + land. Its use as an adjective developed in Middle English.

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