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 Johannesburg Johannesburg /ˌdʒoʊˈhænɪsbɝg/

noun

  1. City in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries  ( Johannesburg , Jo'burg [Informal] , Jozi [Informal, South Africa] )
    city in the northeastern part of South Africa near Pretoria; commercial center for diamond and gold industries
     Johannesburg is often called the "City of Gold" due to its gold mining heritage.
    Johannesburg is often called the "City of Gold" due to its gold mining heritage.