The term 'high ground' is used to refer to a higher elevation or position than the surrounding area. This can be seen in the crossword solutions, which include 'RISE' (4 letters), 'HILL' (4 letters), 'EMINENCE' (8 letters), 'RIDGE' (5 letters), 'UPLAND' (6 letters), 'KNOLL' (5 letters), 'HIGHLAND' (8 letters), 'PARADISE' (8 letters), 'cityofgod' (9 letters), and 'thepromisedland' (15 letters). These words all refer to a higher elevation or position than the surrounding area, and can be used to describe the concept of high ground.