1. an area of high or hilly land

1. relating to or situated in higher ground

Examples

• The sheep graze in the upland pastures during summer.
• We hiked through the rocky upland terrain.
• The upland areas receive more rainfall than the valleys.
• Many birds migrate to the upland regions to nest.
• The upland soil is well-drained and fertile.
• Farmers in the upland districts grow different crops than those in the lowlands.