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bakra

British  
/ ˈbækrə /

noun

  1. a White person, esp one from Britain

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adjective

  1. (of people) White, esp British

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Etymology

Origin of bakra

of African origin

Example Sentences

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“There’s no doubt that Bouterse and his men are up to their necks in corruption,” says Eric, a fiftysomething bakra wearing a motorbike club jacket.

From Slate • Dec. 18, 2015

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