What is another word for transvaal?

Pronunciation: [tɹansvˈɑːl] (IPA)

Transvaal is a historical province located in the northeastern part of South Africa. The name Transvaal means "across the Vaal River," which refers to the river that separates the province from the rest of the country. Synonyms for the name Transvaal include the Northern Province, the North West Province, and Gauteng. These names have come into existence after South Africa's political restructuring in 1994 that saw the consolidation of the region's four provinces into three. These provinces share a rich cultural heritage and a vibrant tourism industry, reflecting the unique history of this part of South Africa.

What are the hypernyms for Transvaal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the holonyms for Transvaal?

Holonyms are words that denote a whole whose part is denoted by another word.

What are the meronyms for Transvaal?

Meronyms are words that refer to a part of something, where the whole is denoted by another word.

Usage examples for Transvaal

Most men who knew the transvaal thirty years ago will remember "Count" Nelmapius.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
When the trail turned suddenly westward, I threw up the sponge, for I immediately and correctly inferred what had happened: the party had given up its quest and returned, taking a course through that part of the transvaal known as New Scotland.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
He had met Rawlings tramping in the transvaal and given him a lift.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully

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