South African

American  

adjective

1. of southern Africa.

2. of the Republic of South Africa.

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa, especially one of European descent.

South African British  

adjective

1. of or relating to the Republic of South Africa, its inhabitants, or any of their languages

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noun

1. a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa

Example Sentences

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South African

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged public concerns about migration but has condemned attacks against migrants, warning citizens against taking the law into their own hands.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

In 2012, Motsepe made the Forbes billionaire list, making him the first black South African to reach the mark.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

South African mining magnate Patrice Motsepe on Wednesday ruled out a future in politics, dismissing speculation that he could one day run for the country's presidency.

From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026

This spring, DRL staff were initially told to begin the process of awarding funds to Lex Libertas, a South African organization founded by a prominent member of the nation’s white Afrikaner movement.

From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026

Kwaito, a South African mix of hip-hop and house music, blared from cars that passed us.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore