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Dopper

British  
/ ˈdɒpə /

noun

  1. (in South Africa) a member of the most conservative Afrikaner Church, which practises a strict Calvinism

"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

Etymology

Origin of Dopper

C19: from Afrikaans, of unknown origin

Example Sentences

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From the beginning, he used a portion of his profits to support clean-water projects in Nepal; this year, he started the Dopper Foundation, which continues that work.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2013

At the most basic level, Dopper does what it sets out to do: it makes drinking water sustainable, which is as it should be.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2013

The original Dopper sells for $14.95; a new stainless steel version is slightly more expensive at $27.50.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2013

The Dopper, on the other hand, is trying to create its own style.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2013

The Dopper party declared that they had had enough progress, and proposed the extremely conservative Paul Kruger as President, Burgers' time having nearly expired.

From Cetywayo and his White Neighbours Remarks on Recent Events in Zululand, Natal, and the Transvaal by Haggard, Henry Rider