Etymology

highveld

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Today it means: The inland plateau of South Africa and neighbouring countries, containing greater Johannesburg. Full definition →

Afrikaans hoëveld
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  1. Afrikaans · derived fromhoëveld
  2. English todayHighveld

From high + veld, after Afrikaans hoëveld.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 19th c. The inland plateau of South Africa and neighbouring countries, containing greater Johannesburg.

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