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Afrikander

(afriˈkandə; ˌæfrɪˈkændə) or

Africander

1. (Breeds) a breed of humpbacked beef cattle originally raised in southern Africa

2. (Breeds) a southern African breed of fat-tailed sheep

3. (Peoples) a former name for an Afrikaner

[C19: from South African Dutch, formed on the model of Hollander]

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Af•ri•kan•der

or Af•ri•can•der

(ˌæf rɪˈkæn dər)

n.

1. one of a breed of red beef cattle, raised orig. in S Africa, well adapted to heat.

2. Archaic. Afrikaner.

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Afrikander - a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

Afrikaner, Boer

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