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Definition of massif central
massif central
massif central Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
9
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A large, elevated highland region in the middle of southern France, consisting of extensive mountains, plateaus, and extinct volcanoes, covering approximately 15 percent of the country.
Example
"During our geographical tour of Europe, we spent several days exploring the rugged, volcanic terrain of the Massif Central."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed directly from French 'Massif Central', literally meaning 'central mountain mass', referring to its geographical position and geological structure in France.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Massif central. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/massif central