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

A diplomatic row has erupted between South Africa and Ghana, over claims that a Ghanaian man was killed during anti-migrant protests, which South African officials deny.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Rachel and Rodney had dual South African and British citizenship, and owned a seed business in Cape Town.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

The South African authorities say those who have been flown home were in the country illegally - though this is disputed by Nigeria.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he would dispatch envoys to other African nations to assure them that their citizens will be safe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

President Senghor was a scholar and a poet, and he told us he was collecting research material on Shaka, flattering us by asking numerous questions about that great South African warrior.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela