south africa
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A country in Africa: South Africa is a republic located at the southernmost part of the African continent.
- A former British colony: It achieved independence from the United Kingdom in the year 1910.
- A nation with Dutch colonial history: The first European settlers in the region were Dutch, historically known as Boers.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- South Africa has three capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town, and Bloemfontein.
- Nelson Mandela was the first black president of a democratic South Africa.
- The Dutch East India Company established a settlement in what is now South Africa.
Advanced Usage
"post-apartheid South Africa": refers to the period and the country after the end of the apartheid system of racial segregation in 1994.
- Post-apartheid South Africa faces significant economic challenges.
"the Union of South Africa": the historical name for the country from its formation in 1910 until it became a republic in 1961.
- The Union of South Africa was a dominion of the British Empire.
Variants and Related Words
South African (adj): of or relating to the country of South Africa.
- She is a South African athlete.
South African (n): a native or inhabitant of South Africa.
- South Africans voted in the national election.
Synonyms
- Republic of South Africa: The official name of the country.
- RSA: A common abbreviation for the Republic of South Africa.
Related Phrases
- "southern Africa": A broader geographical region that includes South Africa and neighboring countries.
- Botswana is a country in southern Africa.
Noun
- a republic at the southernmost part of Africa; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1910; first European settlers were Dutch (known as Boers)