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afrikander

 

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Noun afrikander has 1 sense
  1. Afrikaner, Afrikander, Boer - a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans
    --1 is a kind of South African

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Afrikander

Definition:

Afrikander refers to a term that historically denotes a descendant of Dutch colonists, specifically referring to those who settled in South Africa in the 17th and 18th centuries. It can also refer to the Afrikander cattle breed or the Dutch dialect spoken by these descendants.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: Afrikander

Senses:

  1. Historical Term: A descendant of Dutch colonists in South Africa.
  2. Cattle Breed: A breed of cattle developed in South Africa.
  3. Dutch Dialect: A Dutch dialect spoken by the Afrikanders.

Examples:

Example 1 (Historical Term): The Afrikanders played a significant role in the establishment of the Cape Colony.

Example 2 (Cattle Breed): The Afrikander cattle adapt well to the harsh environmental conditions of Southern Africa.

Example 3 (Dutch Dialect): My grandmother still speaks Afrikander fluently.

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