upland Meaning, Definition & Usage

High land; ground elevated above the meadows and intervals which lie on the banks of rivers, near the sea, or between hills; land which is generally dry; -- opposed to lowland, meadow, marsh, swamp, interval, and the like.
The country, as distinguished from the neighborhood of towns. Obs.

Of or pertaining to uplands; being on upland; high in situation; as, upland inhabitants; upland pasturage.
Sometimes, with secure delight The upland hamlets will invite. Milton.
Pertaining to the country, as distinguished from the neighborhood of towns; rustic; rude; unpolished. Obs. " The race of upland giants." Chapman.