Free Stater
Americannoun
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a native or inhabitant of a Free State.
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a person of European descent who is a native or resident of the Orange Free State.
Etymology
Origin of Free Stater
First recorded in 1895–1900; Free State + -er 1
Example Sentences
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This time, a Free Stater is on the ballot.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2016
“They were saying: ‘Oh he’s a Free Stater.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2016
Croydon is a small town whose longtime school board president—an early Free Stater named Jody Underwood—has fought the state to allow students to use their public tuition funds at nearby private schools.
From Slate • Nov. 30, 2016
“It’s a cute creature until you step on it,” explained one Free Stater.
From Forbes • Jun. 12, 2014
But that faithful Free Stater, the student MacDonald, was just busy holding service.
From Through Shot and Flame The Adventures and Experiences of J. D. Kestell Chaplain to President Steyn and General Christian De Wet by Kestell, J. D. (John Daniel)
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