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Definition of massif central
massif central
• 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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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Massif central. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/massif-central