# Highlander

/ˈhaɪˌɫændɝ/ (US) · /hˈaɪləndɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/highlander
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Definition

a person who comes from the Highlands of Scotland.

For teachers: a person who lives in or originates from the Scottish Highlands.

## Examples

- The highlander wore a traditional kilt.
- The history of the region is deeply tied to the culture and traditions of the highlander.
- The rugged landscape of the north shaped the stoic character of the highlander, whose resilience became a central theme in local folklore.

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