"Witwatersrand" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Afrikaans wit waters rand (“ridge of white waters”). Etymology templates: {{der|en|af|wit waters rand||ridge of white waters}} Afrikaans wit waters rand (“ridge of white waters”) Head templates: {{en-proper noun}} Witwatersrand
  1. A geological area around Johannesburg, South Africa. Categories (place): Places in South Africa Synonyms: the Rand
    Sense id: en-Witwatersrand-en-name-yr7L9lJt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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