born-free
Britishnoun
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(in South Africa) a person who was born or grew up after the end of the Apartheid era
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(in Zimbabwe) a person who was born or grew up after the end of White minority rule
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He says that despite the progress made over the past 30 years, many of the "born-free generation" - South Africans born after 1994 - have inherited the cycle.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2025
Ayanda Hlekwane, one of South Africa's "born-free" generation, meaning he was born after 1994, said despite having three degrees he still doesn't have a job.
From BBC ● May 29, 2024
The students are from the born-free generation, a term used for those born after the advent of democracy, and want the opportunities promised when apartheid ended.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2015
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