Bantustan

//ˌbæntuˈstæn// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Any of ten former territories defined as homelands for black South Africans under apartheid policy historical
  2. 2
    A political entity reminiscent of the old apartheid-era territories of the same name. derogatory

Synonyms

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homeland

Example

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"Having a small Palestinian bantustan next to Israel is not going to work."

Etymology

From a Bantu language (ultimately from Proto-Bantu *bantʊ̀ (“people”)) + -stan (“home of”, suffix of Persian origin), after place names such as Hindustan.

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south african

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