orange free state
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A former province in central South Africa: The Orange Free State was a historical province in central South Africa, originally established as a Boer republic and later a province of South Africa. It was officially renamed the Free State in 1997.
Usage Notes
- This term refers specifically to the historical entity. When discussing the modern region, the official name "Free State" is used.
- It is often used in historical, geographical, or political contexts related to South Africa's development.
Examples
- Proper noun:
- The Orange Free State was one of the traditional provinces of South Africa.
- Many Boer farmers settled in the Orange Free State during the 19th century.
- The capital of the Orange Free State was Bloemfontein.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: The term is used to discuss the period before the 1997 renaming.
- The constitution of the Orange Free State republic was adopted in 1854.
Variants and Related Words
- Free State (Proper noun): The contemporary name for the same province, adopted in 1997.
- Bloemfontein is the judicial capital of the Free State.
Synonyms
- Free State (in a modern context, post-1997).
- OFS (a common historical abbreviation).
Related Terms
- Boer Republics: Refers to the independent states established by Boer settlers in Southern Africa during the 19th century, which included the Orange Free State.
- South African Provinces: The Orange Free State was one of the four original provinces of the Union of South Africa formed in 1910.
Noun
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a province in central South Africa that was colonized by the Boers; named Free State in 1997
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