noun
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a native of the Highlands of Scotland
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a member of a Scottish Highland regiment
Etymology
Origin of Highlander
Example Sentences
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They will need the experience of their Wallabies contingent to get past the Highlanders, who defeated defending champions Canterbury Crusaders in round one before a narrow 26-23 loss to the Waikato Chiefs last week.
From Barron's
Granada Hills 4, Highland 1: Cayden Lazar struck out seven and gave up one hit in six innings for the Highlanders.
From Los Angeles Times
The Grand Highlander Hybrid enjoys Toyota’s advantage in hybrid technology.
Toyota models with significant year-over-year sales increases included the Grand Highlander SUV and Tacoma pickup.
From Barron's
Jamerson played only seven choppy minutes, once being yanked after an 11-second stint because of an inability to keep the Highlanders from reaching the rim with ease.
From Los Angeles Times
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