South African

/ˌsaʊθˈaf.ɹɪ.kən/

SAƱΘAF · ɹɪ · kən (3 syllables)

English Noun
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Definition

A person from South Africa or of South African descent.

Etymology

From South Africa + -an.

Example Sentences

  • "If dialogue is ever to have a chance, South Africans must find a way to turn away from violence in all its forms — the brutal violence of the sjambok"
  • "During the meeting, Trump brandished printouts of what he said were reports about White South Africans being killed."
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