"Highlandism" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From Highland + -ism. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|Highland|ism}} Highland + -ism Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Highlandism (uncountable)
  1. The culture and practices of the Scottish Highlands. Tags: uncountable
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