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High Country (Noun)

Meaning

An area lying above the piedmont but below the timberline.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The hikers spent their summer vacation exploring the high country of the Rocky Mountains, marveling at the alpine lakes and meadows.
  • The high country of the Sierra Nevada range was still blanketed with snow in late May, making it difficult for backpackers to traverse.
  • After a few hours of climbing, the group reached the high country, where the air was crisp and the views were breathtaking.
  • The high country of the Appalachian Mountains was home to a variety of unique plant species that could be found nowhere else.
  • The rancher spent his days herding cattle through the high country, where the grass was sweet and the streams were cold.

Hypernyms

  • Country
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