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

The new trailer opens with award-winning actress Lynch as Jumoke, the mother of Zélie, played by South African actress Thuso Mbedu.

From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026

The petition, submitted to The Hague-based court last week, argues the violence could amount to crimes against humanity and accuses the South African government of failing to prevent and punish those responsible.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

The South African government says more than 53,000 foreign nationals have recently been deported or voluntarily repatriated.

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

In South African courts, evidence from the witness box can be given only in the form of an answer to a question.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela