Boer
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.”
How to use Boer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA term for the Dutch-descended farmers and settlers of South Africa.
Word forms
Boers plural, Boers plural
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The _____ farmers pushed inland to escape British rule.
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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