noun
Uncommon
Boer
baw
Boer (noun) means a descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them. Example: “The Boer farmers pushed inland to escape British rule.”
noun
1
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
A soldier who fought on the Boer side in the Boer Wars.
"The Boers used guerrilla tactics against the British army."
How to use Boer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for the Dutch-descended farmers and settlers of South Africa.
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Boer War
Boer farmer
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Etymology
From Afrikaans boer, "farmer," a doublet of the English words bauer, boor, and bower.
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What does “Boer” mean?
The word “Boer” means a descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them. In plain terms, a term for the Dutch-descended farmers and settlers of South Africa.
How do you pronounce “Boer”?
“Boer” is pronounced baw (/boɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Boer” in a sentence?
Here is “Boer” used in a sentence: “The Boer farmers pushed inland to escape British rule.”
What part of speech is “Boer”?
“Boer” is a noun.
Where does the word “Boer” come from?
The word “Boer” comes from Afrikaans. From Afrikaans boer, "farmer," a doublet of the English words bauer, boor, and bower.
Is “Boer” a common word?
“Boer” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Boer” have?
“Boer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a descendant of the Dutch settlers who colonized parts of South Africa, especially a farmer among them.
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