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tableland

/ˈteɪ.bəlˌlænd/
ta · ble · land
Plural:tablelands
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tableland Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A broad, elevated, and relatively flat region of land, often bordered by steep slopes or cliffs; a plateau.

Example

"The expedition crossed the arid tableland before descending into the fertile river valley below."

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• Nearby Words

tableau
tablecloth
tableful
tableland
tablemat
tablemate
tableside

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 17th century as an English compound combining 'table' and 'land', by analogy with flat-topped elevated landmasses resembling the surface of a table.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tableland. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tableland
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