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South African

American  

adjective

  1. of southern Africa.

  2. of the Republic of South Africa.


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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Example Sentences

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South Africans will now have to wait until some point next year to read the findings and recommendations from both inquiries.

From BBC

"That's just such an insane way to finish a tournament," said the South African after he won on extra holes for the second straight week.

From Barron's

In a statement, it accused South African officials of publishing the individuals’ passport information in a manner that puts them in harm’s way.

From The Wall Street Journal

Conway didn't knock off a world record, but he did edge past McKenzie in another way, with his sixth Test century -- one more than the South African.

From Barron's

The processing of applications by white South Africans is being done by two companies, RSC Africa and Amerikaners, according to the US embassy in South Africa.

From BBC