1. a person who lives in or comes from an upland or mountainous region

Examples

• The uplanders descended from the mountains to trade in the valley market.
• As an uplander, she was accustomed to the thin air and steep terrain.
• The uplanders had developed unique farming techniques for their rocky soil.
• Many uplanders moved to the cities during the industrial revolution.
• The uplander’s knowledge of mountain trails proved invaluable to the expedition.
• Traditional uplander communities often relied on herding livestock.