highveld

 
Pronunciation: /ˈhʌɪvɛlt/

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