Definition

Open grassland or savanna in southern Africa, characterized by low vegetation, scattered shrubs, and trees. The term encompasses various types of grassland ecosystems at different elevations.

Example Usage

The lions hunted across the veldt under the cover of darkness.

Origin

From Afrikaans veld (field), borrowed from Dutch veld, related to English 'field'; ultimately from Proto-Germanic *felthuz.

Fun Fact

The veldt is divided into highveld, middleveld, and lowveld based on elevation, each supporting distinct plant and animal communities adapted to different rainfall and temperature patterns.

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