1. people who live in highland or mountainous regions

Examples

• The uplanders descended from the mountains to trade in the valley markets.
• Traditional uplanders have adapted to the harsh climate of high altitudes.
• The government provided aid to uplanders affected by the landslide.
• Many uplanders rely on livestock farming for their livelihood.
• The uplanders maintained their own customs and dialects.
• Roads connecting uplanders to coastal cities were finally completed.