Meaning of Boer | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer.
   historical
2. A surname from Dutch.
3. A militant in the Boer War.
4. An Afrikaner, especially a farmer.
   derogatory, offensive

Equivalents

Examples

“The British soldiers captured a Boer after the battle.”

“‘I won't say good day to a fucking boer!’ he exploded, swinging round viciously to escape into the angry light outside.”

“At least one of the scenes on the screen appeared to be the rallying cry of “Kill the Boer,” which U.S. officials and Afrikaner activists have cited as evidence that white South Africans are being persecuted. Boer means farmer in Dutch and Afrikaans.”

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