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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Example sentences from the Web for south african

They are all South-African folklore tales and mainly from the Bushmen.
South-African Folk-Tales|James A. Honey
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
I give these details to show on what small hinges success in South-African sport may turn.
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

Travellers vary in their accounts of the nature of the South-African savage.
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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