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South African

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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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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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