Boer War

American  

noun

1. a war in which Great Britain fought against the Transvaal and Orange Free State, 1899–1902.

2. a war between Great Britain and the Transvaal, 1880–81.

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Boer War British  

noun

1. Also called: Anglo-Boer War.   South African War.  either of two conflicts between Britain and the South African Boers, the first (1880–1881) when the Boers sought to regain the independence given up for British aid against the Zulus, the second (1899–1902) when the Orange Free State and Transvaal declared war on Britain

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Boer War Cultural  

1. A war between British and Dutch settlers (Boers) in what is now South Africa, fought from 1899 to 1902 and won by the British. The country was united in 1910.

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Example Sentences

The tradition began more than 100 years ago, when Queen Victoria decreed that Irish regiments wear a sprig of shamrock in honour of the soldiers who fought in South Africa during the Second Boer War.

From BBC

He wanted to go and find it; Monty, a veteran of the Boer War and a son of a wealthy politician, had the connections and credibility to make it happen.

From New York Times

He also works at another medical practice a few streets away from the Edward VII - a private hospital in Mayfair, used by the royals, which originally treated wounded officers from the Boer War.

From BBC

It was found in a Boer War helmet case at Oxburgh Hall in Norfolk.

From BBC

"As well as achieving a lot for Birmingham, Chamberlain is regarded politically as a controversial figure, because of his involvement with the Boer War and his position as a colonial secretary," project organisers said.

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