"high country" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} high country (uncountable)
  1. Terrain that is at a relatively high elevation — generally, higher than foothills but not above the timberline — consisting of mountainous areas or elevated expanses of plain. Tags: uncountable Related terms: highlands, plateau, upland
    Sense id: en-high_country-en-noun-kMFrNEKl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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