Botha

[ boh-tuh ]

noun
  1. Lou·is [loo-ee], /luˈi/, 1862–1919, South African general and statesman.

  2. Pie·ter Willem [pee-ter], /ˈpi tər/, 1916–2006, South African political leader: prime minister 1978–84; state president 1984–89.

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British Dictionary definitions for Botha

Botha

/ (ˈbəʊtə) /


noun
  1. Louis . 1862–1919, South African statesman and general; first prime minister of the Union of South Africa (1910–19)

  2. P (ieter) W (illem). 1916–2006, South African politician; defence minister (1965–78); prime minister (1978–84); state president (1984–89)

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