Boer (Noun)
Meaning
A white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- He was a Boer and very proud of his Afrikaans heritage and the history of his family in Cape Province.
- Many Boers have maintained their unique cultural identity despite the influences of modern urban life.
- As a Boer, he felt a strong connection to the land and his ancestral roots in South Africa.
- The Boer community has a distinct tradition of farming, passed down through generations of Dutch settlers.
- In rural areas, the Boer way of life is still prominent, with many families speaking Afrikaans as their first language.