Volksraad

British  

/ ˈfɒlksˌrɑːt /

noun

1. the legislative assembly of the Boer republics in South Africa during the latter half of the 19th century

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Etymology

Origin of Volksraad

Afrikaans volk people + raad council

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Example Sentences

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Volksraad

In Batavia sits the Volksraad, a legislative assembly composed half of natives and subjects of foreign origin and half of Hollanders.

From Time Magazine Archive

Her father was a member of the Volksraad at Pretoria.

From The Dop Doctor by Richard Dehan

In 1893 he entered the Volksraad of the South African Republic, and was an active supporter of the policy of General Joubert.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 10 "David, St" to "Demidov" by Various

In 1866 a regular issue of paper money was sanctioned by the Volksraad.

From South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. 1 (of 6) From the Foundation of Cape Colony to the Boer Ultimatum of 9th Oct. 1899 by Louis Creswicke

But I am not here in the same position as a member of the Volksraad, who is entrusted to deal with all matters.

From The peace negotiations between the governments of the South African Republic and the Orange Free State, and the representatives of the British government, which terminated in the peace concluded at Vereeniging on the 31st May, 1902 by D. E. van Velden

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