noun
Highlander
HEYE-luhn-duhr
Highlander (noun) means a person who comes from or lives in a highland or mountainous area. Example: “The highlanders relied on sheep farming to survive the harsh winters.”
noun
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A person who comes from or lives in a highland or mountainous area.
"The highlanders relied on sheep farming to survive the harsh winters."
How to use Highlander
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who lives in mountainous or hilly country, most often used for people from the Scottish Highlands.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Highlanders
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Etymology
Formed from highland plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one belonging to the highlands."
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What does “Highlander” mean?
The word “Highlander” means a person who comes from or lives in a highland or mountainous area. In plain terms, someone who lives in mountainous or hilly country, most often used for people from the Scottish Highlands.
How do you pronounce “Highlander”?
“Highlander” is pronounced HEYE-luhn-duhr (/ˈhaɪləndəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Highlander” in a sentence?
Here is “Highlander” used in a sentence: “The highlanders relied on sheep farming to survive the harsh winters.”
What is the opposite of “Highlander”?
The opposite of “Highlander” — its antonyms — is lowlander.
What part of speech is “Highlander”?
“Highlander” is a noun.
