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10 Language-to-English DictionariesHochland
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoh-land
"Die Wanderer genossen die atemberaubende Aussicht vom Hochland."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An area of high or hilly land.
"The hikers enjoyed the breathtaking views from the upland trails." - 2
A region or area that is situated at a higher elevation than the surrounding land.
"The upland areas are known for their unique flora and fauna."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'upland' originates from the Old English 'upland', which combines 'up' meaning 'high' and 'land'. It has been used since the early medieval period to describe elevated areas of land, particularly in contrast to lowland regions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Upland" is said worldwide
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hauteur
Transliteration: o-tur
"Les randonneurs ont apprécié les vues à couper le souffle depuis les hauteurs."
Hochland
Transliteration: hoh-land
"Die Wanderer genossen die atemberaubende Aussicht vom Hochland."
altopiano
Transliteration: al-to-piano
"I turisti hanno apprezzato le viste mozzafiato dall'altopiano."
altiplano
Transliteration: al-ti-plano
"Los excursionistas disfrutaron de las impresionantes vistas desde el altiplano."
planalto
Transliteration: pla-na-lto
"Os caminhantes apreciaram as vistas deslumbrantes do planalto."
ऊँचाई क्षेत्र
Transliteration: oonchai kshetra
"यात्री ऊँचाई क्षेत्र से अद्भुत दृश्य का आनंद लेते हैं।"
高地
Transliteration: gāodì
"徒步旅行者在高地上欣赏到令人惊叹的景色。"
고지
Transliteration: goji
"하이킹하는 사람들은 고지에서 멋진 경치를 즐겼습니다."
高地
Transliteration: kōchi
"ハイカーたちは高地からの素晴らしい景色を楽しみました。"
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