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Afrikaaner

Description:

Afrikaaner refers to a member of the white ethnic group predominantly of Dutch descent in South Africa. The term is also used to describe the Afrikaans language spoken by this community.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Noun
• Adjective

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: A person of South African descent, mainly of Dutch ancestry.

Example sentences:

1. My grandfather is a proud Afrikaaner who has lived in South Africa his whole life.
2. The Afrikaaners played a significant role in the country's history.

Related products: Afrikaaner History Books

Sense 2:

Noun: A person who speaks the Afrikaans language.

Example sentences:

1. As an Afrikaaner, her first language is Afrikaans.
2. The group of Afrikaaners gathered to watch a play in Afrikaans.

Related products: Afrikaans Language Learning Materials

Sense 3:

Adjective: Relating to the Afrikaans language or the Afrikaaner community.

Example sentences:

1. The Afrikaaner culture is rich in traditions and customs.
2. She attended an Afrikaaner school where the medium of instruction was Afrikaans.

Related products: Afrikaans Literature