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Lowlands

Lowlands (name) means the region of Scotland spanning from the Highland Boundary Fault to the English border, including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Example: “Most of Scotland's population lives in the Lowlands.”

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The region of Scotland spanning from the Highland Boundary Fault to the English border, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.
"Most of Scotland's population lives in the Lowlands."

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the Lowlands plural

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Etymology

Specific application of lowlands, due to its comparatively low altitude relative to the Highlands.

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What does “Lowlands” mean?

The word “Lowlands” means the region of Scotland spanning from the Highland Boundary Fault to the English border, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

How do you use “Lowlands” in a sentence?

Here is “Lowlands” used in a sentence: “Most of Scotland's population lives in the Lowlands.”

What part of speech is “Lowlands”?

“Lowlands” is a name.

What is the meaning of Lowlands?

"Lowlands" (name) means the region of Scotland spanning from the Highland Boundary Fault to the English border, including Edinburgh and Glasgow.

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