high country

American

noun

a mountainous area below the timberline; a forested mountain area.

high country British

noun

sheep pastures in the foothills of the Southern Alps, New Zealand

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Other Word Forms

high-country adjective

Etymology

Origin of high country

First recorded in 1450–1500

Example Sentences

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Nestled beside the banks of the mighty Macalister River in Victoria's high country, Licola was originally a timber mill, built in the 1950s with a few buildings for those working there.

From BBC

Now 53, he goes on regular hunting trips - often shooting deer in Victoria's high country - and competes in pistol shooting events six times a year.

From BBC

Financing multibillion-dollar projects remains costly because of Argentina’s high country risk.

From The Wall Street Journal

From there, you could drive into the high country and catch the panorama from Glacier Point.

From Los Angeles Times

Things to note In the high country at the south end of Maui, Haleakala National Park’s popular Crater Road and summit area have been closed periodically because of nearby brushfires.

From Los Angeles Times

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