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/ˌæfrəkˈɑnz/ Listen

Afrikaans

noun

An official language of the Republic of South Africa; closely related to Dutch and Flemish. Synonyms: South African Dutch, Taal.

adjective

Belonging or relating to white people of South Africa whose ancestors were Dutch or to their language. Synonym: Afrikaner. "Afrikaner support"

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"Afrikaans" Quotes from Famous Books

... Afrikaans common language of most of the population and about 60% of the white population, German 32%, indigenous languages: ...

— The 1998 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.