"Plateau" meaning in English

See Plateau in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Head templates: {{en-prop}} Plateau
  1. A state of Nigeria in the North Central geopolitical zone. Capital and largest city: Jos. Categories (place): Places in Nigeria, Plateau State, Nigeria, States of Nigeria
    Sense id: en-Plateau-en-name-yeiLgyPm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 81 19
  2. A surname Derived forms: Talbot-Plateau law
    Sense id: en-Plateau-en-name-iong5iVh Categories (other): English surnames

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