Synonyms for

Appalachian

Verb / ˌæpʌˈleɪtʃʌn / / ˌæpʌˈleɪʃʌn / / ˌæpʌˈlætʃʌn / Another word for appalachian — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or denoting the Appalachian Mountains or the region around them.

Synonyms & similar words

appalachian mountainous rugged hilly rocky undulating rolling upland elevated peaky mountain alpine montane highland hill knoll ridge escarpment bluff promontory butte

Synonyms by register

Formal

mountainous upland hilly

Informal

hillbilly country rural

Literary

highland wooded

Antonyms

coastal urban metropolitan lowland flatland plains

Common collocations

  • Appalachian Mountains
  • Appalachian Trail
  • Appalachian culture
  • Appalachian region
  • Appalachian folk music
  • Appalachian poverty
  • Appalachian geology

Word family

noun Appalachia
adjective Appalachian

Usage note

Refers to the Appalachian Mountains region of eastern North America. Can sometimes carry connotations of rural or isolated lifestyles.

Example sentences

  1. The Appalachian Mountains are one of the oldest mountain ranges in the world.
  2. The Appalachian Trail stretches over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine.
  3. The Appalachian region is known for its coal mining.
  4. The Appalachian people have a rich cultural heritage.
  5. The Appalachian landscape is breathtakingly beautiful.

Quotes

  • The Appalachian Trail is a symbol, and we need to protect it.
  • I come from the Appalachian Mountains, an area of great natural beauty and economic deprivation.
  • The Appalachian Mountains are my home and my inspiration.

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