Boer

//bɔː// name, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer. historical
  2. 2
    a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans wordnet
  3. 3
    A militant in the Boer War.

    "The British soldiers captured a Boer after the battle."

  4. 4
    An Afrikaner, especially a farmer. derogatory, offensive

    "‘I won't say good day to a fucking boer!’ he exploded, swinging round viciously to escape into the angry light outside."

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Dutch.

Synonyms

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afrikanderafrikanderafrikanerhick

Example

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"The song "Kill the Boer" is controversial."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Afrikaans Boer (“Boer”), from boer (“farmer”). Doublet of bauer, boor, and bower.

Etymology 2

From Dutch Boer, from boer (“farmer”).

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