Goldfields

/ˈɡoʊldfiːldz/ noun

Definition

Plural of goldfield; multiple areas or regions where gold mining occurs or has occurred.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'goldfield,' using the standard English '-s' suffix. No change to the root word.

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Many towns worldwide are named after their goldfields—Goldfield, Nevada and the Victorian Goldfields in Australia are economically haunted landscapes of past riches!

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