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Meaning of Voortrekker | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

/ˈfɔɹ.tɹɛk.əɹ/

Definitions

A Boer pioneer, who trekked into the hinterland of South Africa during the 1830s.
plural-normally
A member of the Afrikaans scouting movement.

Examples

“The Voortrekkers left the Cape Colony because of dissatisfaction with English rule.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

voorwerp VOP Vopo Vopos voqui blanco VOR