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The term "highway" originally referred to a major public road, emphasizing its importance and volume of traffic. "Low-way" would suggest the opposite, that the road is not heavily used or significant, which is why the term "highway" has stuck.

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Why is a Highway called a highway?

i not sure why a highway is called a highway but a highway is a main road connecting to main city's. It originated as a word for Roman roads, which in the middle ages were the main roads and of much better construction than contemporary ones. One major difference in the construction of Roman roads was that they were raised in the center (i.e. high) to improve drainage whereas the majority of contemporary roads were flat as it simplified construction.


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