1
capitalized
: of or relating to the Lowlands of Scotland
2
: of or relating to a lowland
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Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The appearance of this boundary varies around the planet, with some areas seeming to link the lowlands directly to the highlands, while others contain sharp cliffs.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
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Noun
Old documents also claimed that this species could grow in lowlands, survive high temperatures and withstand droughts.
—Marta Zaraska, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The appearance of this boundary varies around the planet, with some areas seeming to link the lowlands directly to the highlands, while others contain sharp cliffs.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Writing today in the journal Nature Communications, researchers describe a proof-of-concept project in the lowland Chocó region of Ecuador that shows the potential power of bioacoustics in conserving forests.
—WIRED, 17 Oct. 2023
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“Lowland.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lowland. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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