noun
upland
Upland (noun) means a region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it.
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1
A region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it.
2
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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What is the meaning of upland?
"upland" (noun) means a region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it.
What is another word for upland?
Other words for "upland" include highland.
What is the opposite of upland?
Opposites of "upland" include lowland, town, city.
What are the different meanings of upland?
"upland" has 2 main meanings: 1. A region inland that lies at a higher height than the land around it; 2. Rural areas, as opposed to towns and cities.
