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

Unfortunately for the South African team that night, Rafa Márquez equalized for El Tri with 11 minutes remaining during what turned out to be a disappointing World Cup for the host nation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The creatures faced a prophetic choice: munch on the grass on the side marked with a Mexican flag, or opt for the greenery on the opposing South African side.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The South African police say two people from Mozambique were killed but did not link the deaths to an anti-illegal migrant march held hours before.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Earlier this month, the South African government condemned criminal acts directed at foreigners, whilst conceding the country needed to deal with illegal immigration.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

The reason for this was that the South African government wanted to establish good relations with the Japanese in order to import their fancy cars and electronics.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah