a former province of the Republic of South Africa, now part of Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces., a river in South Africa, flowing into the Limpopo River.

Formal and Informal Expressions of transvaal

In different contexts, you can replace 'transvaal' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'province, region' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'place' is a commonplace synonym.

transvaal: Explore its Definition & Usage

transvaal Definition

1a former province of the Republic of South Africa, now part of Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.
2a river in South Africa, flowing into the Limpopo River.

Using transvaal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transvaal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

Example
The Transvaal region was a center of conflict during the Boer War.
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The Transvaal River is an important source of water for the region.

Origins of transvaal

from Afrikaans 'Transvaal', meaning 'across the Vaal River'

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Summary: transvaal in Brief

'Transvaal' [trans-vahl, tranz-] refers to a former province of South Africa, now divided into several provinces, and a river that flows into the Limpopo River. It played a significant role in the Boer War and remains an important source of water for the region.