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Definition of upland

upland

/ˈʌp.lənd/
up · land
Plural:uplands
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Adjective:upland
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• adjective

1

Relating to, situated in, or characteristic of high or hilly ground located away from the coast or river valleys.

Example

"The conservation project focuses on protecting native bird species that nest in upland meadows."

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• noun

1

An area of high, hilly, or elevated land situated above a lowland, flood plain, or coastal region (often used in the plural).

Example

"Sheep grazing is the primary agricultural activity across the rocky uplands of northern England."

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• Nearby Words

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upkeep
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uplifter
uplifting

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'upland', originally referring to the country districts or rural interior as opposed to coastal towns or cities, formed from 'up' and 'land'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Upland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/upland
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