highveldPronunciation: /ˈhʌɪvɛlt/Definition of highveld noun [mass noun] a region of veld situated at a high altitude, especially the region in the north-east of South Africa, between 1200 and 1800 metres (4000 and 6000 feet) above sea level. Origin: late 19th century: partial translation of Afrikaans hoëveld