Definition of upland Upland

/ʌˈplʌnd/ - [uplund] - up•land

We found 8 definitions of upland from 4 different sources.

What does upland mean?

Adjective upland, uplander, uplandest
upland - used of high or hilly country
		highland
		lowland of relatively low or level country
		alpestrine, subalpine growing at high altitudes
		alpine living or growing above the timber line; "alpine flowers"

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upland (Noun)
The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation; often hilly, but not generally mountainous compare highlands.
upland (Adjective)
Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.

upland (n.)
High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp, interval, and the like.
upland (n.)
The country, as distinguished from the neighborhood of towns.
upland (a.)
Of or pertaining to uplands; being on upland; high in situation; as, upland inhabitants; upland pasturage.
upland (a.)
Pertaining to the country, as distinguished from the neighborhood of towns; rustic; rude; unpolished.