South African

adjective

of southern Africa.
of the Republic of South Africa.

noun

a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa, especially one of European descent.

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Examples from the Web for south african

Historical Examples of south african

This clicking is a peculiarity of several South-African languages.
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa
Alfred W. Drayson
They are all South-African folklore tales and mainly from the Bushmen.
South-African Folk-Tales
James A. Honey
Travellers vary in their accounts of the nature of the South-African savage.
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa
Alfred W. Drayson
A few rough outlines, showing the spoors of some of the different South-African animals may be useful to an inexperienced hunter.
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa
Alfred W. Drayson
I could not identify them, although I was well acquainted with most South-African trails.
Sporting Scenes amongst the Kaffirs of South Africa
Alfred W. Drayson

British Dictionary definitions for south african

South African

adjective

of or relating to the Republic of South Africa, its inhabitants, or any of their languages

noun

a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa

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