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Afrikaner

Noun CEFR B2
ˌæfɹɪˈkɑːnɚ

Definitions

  1. A member of an ethnic group of northwestern European ancestry and associated with southern Africa and the Afrikaans language.
  2. A breed of cattle; Afrikander.

Equivalents

22 more languages
AfrikaansAfrikaner
Bosanskibure
ČeštinaAfrikánec
Hrvatskibure
Italianoafrikander
Latviešuafrikands
NederlandsAfrikaner
Portuguêsafricânder
SlovenčinaAfrikánec
ChiShonaBhunu
Српскиbure
SesothoLeburu
Svenskaafrikaan
isiZuluiBhunu

Examples

““Despite the Administration’s actions, CWS remains committed to serving all eligible refugee populations seeking safety in the United States, including Afrikaners who are eligible for services,” he said. “Our faith compels us to serve each person in our care with dignity and compassion.””
“In February, Trump suspended aid to South Africa, alleging discrimination against White farmers. In that same executive order, the president said the US wouldpromote the resettlement of Afrikaner refugees escaping government-sponsored race-based discrimination, including racially discriminatory property confiscation.””

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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