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Boer in Dutch

Boer in Dutch is Boer — Boer means a descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them.

Boer in Dutch

Boer
noun
(historical) A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer.
Boer
proper noun
A surname from Dutch.

What does "Boer" mean?

  1. noun A descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them.
    "The Boer farmers pushed inland to escape British rule."
  2. noun A soldier who fought on the Boer side in the Boer Wars.
    "The Boers used guerrilla tactics against the British army."
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Boer in a sentence

  • The Boer farmers pushed inland to escape British rule.
  • The Boers used guerrilla tactics against the British army.

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What is "Boer" in Dutch?

"Boer" in Dutch is Boer. Boer means: A descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them.

How do you use "Boer" in a sentence?

Example: "The Boer farmers pushed inland to escape British rule." In Dutch, "Boer" is Boer.

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