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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