witwatersrand

Wit·wa·ters·rand

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wit-waw-terz-rand, -wot-erz-]
- /ˈwɪtˌwɔ tərzˌrænd, -ˌwɒt ərz-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [wit-waw-terz-rand, -wot-erz-]
- /ˈwɪtˌwɔ tərzˌrænd, -ˌwɒt ərz-/

Definitions of witwatersrand word

noun witwatersrand a rocky ridge in S Africa, in the Republic of South Africa, near Johannesburg. 1
noun witwatersrand a rocky ridge in NE South Africa: contains the richest gold deposits in the world, also coal and manganese; chief industrial centre is Johannesburg. Height: 1500–1800 m (5000–6000 ft) 0
noun witwatersrand region in South Africa, between the Vaal River & Johannesburg, consisting of ranges of hills that contain rich gold fields 0

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A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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