afrikaner

noun

Meaning

A person of European descent, primarily Dutch, whose native language is Afrikaans and who resides in South Africa.

Examples

The Afrikaner community has a long and complex history within South Africa.
Many Afrikaner farmers settled in the interior regions during the Great Trek.

Synonyms: South African, Boer

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afrikaner

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌæfrɪˈkɑːnər/

Definition

A person of European descent, primarily Dutch, whose native language is Afrikaans and who resides in South Africa.

Examples

The Afrikaner community has a long and complex history within South Africa.
Many Afrikaner farmers settled in the interior regions during the Great Trek.

Synonyms of afrikaner

Words with a similar meaning to afrikaner:

South African
Boer

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