Boer — English Dictionary

Noun

1. A Dutch colonist in South Africa during the colonial era, especially a farmer.

   Usage

   • Historical

2. A militant in the Boer War.

   Related words

   AfrikanerAsianBantucolored

   Examples

   The British soldiers captured a Boer after the battle.

3. An Afrikaner, especially a farmer.

   Usage

   • Derogatory
   • Offensive

   Examples

   ‘I won't say good day to a fucking boer!’ he exploded, swinging round viciously to escape into the angry light outside.

   More examples (1)

   At least one of the scenes on the screen appeared to be the rallying cry of “Kill the Boer,” which U.S. officials and Afrikaner activists have cited as evidence that white South Africans are being persecuted. Boer means farmer in Dutch and Afrikaans.

Proper noun

1. A surname from Dutch.

Noun

1. a white native of Cape Province who is a descendant of Dutch settlers and who speaks Afrikaans

   Synonyms

   AfrikanerAfrikander

   Broader terms

   South African