upland

CEFRB2

/ˈʌplənd/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Land that is higher than the land around it.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.

Examples

  • The family moved to an upland region where the air was very cool.

  • The sheep grazed peacefully on the green upland pastures.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
2
Synonyms
2

Also pronounced

  • /ˈəp-/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The country, as contrasted with the town.

  2. The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation.

More examples

In context

  • Upland refers to an area of high or hilly ground in the country.

  • Near-synonyms: highland, upcountry

  • Sometimes with secure delight / The upland hamlets will invite,

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Origin

noun

From Middle English upland, from Old English ūpland (“the country”); equivalent to up- + land. The word as an adjective developed in Middle English.