"Highveld" meaning in English

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Proper name

IPA: /ˈhaɪfɛlt/ [General-South-African], /ˈhʌɪvɛld/ [UK], /ˈhʌɪfɛlt/ [UK] Forms: highveld [alternative]
Etymology: From high + veld, after Afrikaans hoëveld. Etymology templates: {{com|en|high|veld}} high + veld, {{der|en|af|hoëveld}} Afrikaans hoëveld Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Highveld
  1. The inland plateau of South Africa and neighbouring countries, containing greater Johannesburg.
    Sense id: en-Highveld-en-name-risf7e0F Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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