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Afrikaner

//ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ// noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.

    "“Despite the Administration’s actions, CWS remains committed to serving all eligible refugee populations seeking safety in the United States, including Afrikaners who are eligible for services,” he said. “Our faith compels us to serve each person in our care with dignity and compassion.”"

  2. 2
    a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans wordnet
  3. 3
    A breed of cattle; Afrikander.

Etymology

Borrowed from Afrikaans Afrikaner.

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