Afrikaner

/,æfri'kɑ:nə/
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Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans: An "Afrikaner" is a member of a South African people of predominantly Dutch descent, forming a distinct cultural and linguistic group.

  2. Adjective:

    • Belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language: The adjective form describes something connected to the Afrikaner people, their culture, or their language, Afrikaans.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • The museum detailed the history of the Afrikaner settlers in the 19th century.
    • He is an Afrikaner whose family has lived in South Africa for generations.

  • Adjective:

    • They are an Afrikaner couple from Pretoria.
    • Afrikaner traditions were prominently featured in the festival.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical and Cultural Context: The term "Afrikaner" is deeply tied to the history of South Africa, particularly the Great Trek and the establishment of the Boer republics. It carries significant cultural and political weight.
  • "Afrikanerdom": Refers to the collective identity, community, or nationalism of the Afrikaner people.
    • The concept of Afrikanerdom was central to 20th-century South African politics.
Variants and Related Words
  • Afrikaans (noun/adjective): The language descended from Dutch, spoken by Afrikaners.
    • She speaks fluent Afrikaans.
  • Boer (noun): A historical term, often used synonymously with "Afrikaner," specifically referring to farmers and the settlers of Dutch descent. It is associated with the Boer Wars.
    • The Boer forces fought against the British Empire.
Synonyms
  • Boer (noun, historical): Especially when referring to the early Dutch-speaking settlers and farmers.
  • South African of Dutch descent (noun phrase): A descriptive synonym.
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically refers to the white, Afrikaans-speaking population descended primarily from Dutch, and to a lesser extent German and French Huguenot, settlers. It is an ethnic identifier.
  • It is distinct from simply being a white South African, as it implies a specific cultural, linguistic, and historical heritage.
Adjective
  1. belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language
    • an Afrikaans couple
    • Afrikaner support
Noun
  1. a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

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