Definition

Proper noun: * A major city in South Africa: Johannesburg is the largest city in South Africa, located in the northeastern part of the country in the Gauteng province. It is a major commercial, financial, and industrial hub, historically centered on the diamond and gold mining industries.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Our flight lands in Johannesburg before we connect to Cape Town.
  • The economic heart of South Africa is Johannesburg.
  • Many international corporations have their African headquarters in Johannesburg.

Advanced Usage

• "The City of Gold": A common nickname for Johannesburg, referencing its origin and wealth from the gold rush.
  • Johannesburg, often called the City of Gold, was founded after the discovery of gold in 1886.

Variants and Related Words

• Joburg (n): A common, informal abbreviation for Johannesburg.
  • I've lived in Joburg for five years.
• Jozi (n): Another popular, informal nickname for the city.
  • The energy of Jozi is incredible.

Synonyms

• City of Gold (nickname): Refers specifically to Johannesburg.
• Economic hub of South Africa (descriptive phrase): Describes its primary national function.

Related Terms (Contextual)

• Gauteng: The province in which Johannesburg is located.
• Witwatersrand: The geological ridge where gold was discovered, leading to the founding of the city; often shortened to "the Rand."
• Sandton: A major financial and commercial district within the Johannesburg metropolitan area.

Noun

1. city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries