Afrikaner (Adjective)
Meaning
Belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language; "an Afrikaans couple"; "Afrikaner support".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The Afrikaner community in South Africa has a distinct culture and language.
- Afrikaner support for the National Party was strong during the apartheid era.
- The Afrikaner couple decided to learn more about their ancestors who settled in the Cape.
- Afrikaner farmers played a significant role in the development of South Africa's agricultural sector.
- The Afrikaner language, also known as Afrikaans, is one of the official languages of South Africa.