Difference between Upland and Highland

What is the difference between Upland and Highland?

Upland as an adjective is of, relating to, or situated in the uplands. while Highland as an adjective is relating to highlands.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of, relating to, or situated in the uplands.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The area in the interior of a country with a generally higher elevation; often hilly, but not generally mountainous (compare highlands).

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An area of land that is at elevation; mountainous land.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Relating to highlands.

We hope you now know whether to use Upland or Highland in your sentence.