afrikander
|af-ri-kan-der|
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/ˌæfrɪˈkændər/
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/ˌæfrɪˈkændə/
South African origin
Etymology
'afrikander' originates from Dutch, specifically the word 'Afrikander', where 'Afrika' meant 'Africa' and '-ander' was a suffix indicating origin or relation.
'Afrikander' changed from the Dutch word 'Afrikander' and eventually became the modern English word 'Afrikander'.
Initially, it meant 'a person of Dutch descent in South Africa', but over time it evolved to also refer to a breed of cattle.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a breed of cattle native to South Africa, known for its hardiness and adaptability to hot climates.
The Afrikander cattle are well-suited for the arid regions of South Africa.
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Noun 2
an outdated term for a white South African of Dutch descent, now more commonly referred to as 'Afrikaner'.
The term 'Afrikander' is rarely used today, with 'Afrikaner' being the preferred term.
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Last updated: 2025/05/25 11:36