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单词 Witwatersrand
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Definition of Witwatersrand in English:

Witwatersrand

proper nounwɪtˈwɔːtəzˌrand-ˌränd
the Witwatersrand
  • A region of South Africa, around the city of Johannesburg. Consisting of a series of parallel rocky ridges, it forms a watershed between the Vaal and Olifant Rivers. The region contains rich gold deposits, first discovered in 1886. Also called the Rand.

Origin

Afrikaans, literally 'ridge of white waters'.

 
 

Definition of Witwatersrand in US English:

Witwatersrand

proper noun-ˌränd
the Witwatersrand
  • A region of South Africa, around the city of Johannesburg. Consisting of a series of parallel rocky ridges, it forms a watershed between the Vaal and Olifant Rivers. The region contains rich gold deposits, first discovered in 1886. Also called the Rand.

Origin

Afrikaans, literally ‘ridge of white waters’.

 
 
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