Synonyms for

Boers

Verb / bɔ:rz / Another word for boers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Boers refers to the descendants of the Dutch settlers in southern Africa, especially in South Africa.

Synonyms & similar words

afrikaner boer afrikander Afrikaners Dutchmen Voortrekkers settlers pioneers colonists immigrants emigrants expatriates migrants exiles refugees nomads wanderers travelers wayfarers sojourners strangers foreigners outsiders

Example sentences

  1. Boers were known for their farming skills and their resistance to British rule in South Africa.
  2. My history teacher told us about the Great Trek of the Boers across South Africa.
  3. The Boer War was fought between the British Empire and the Boer states of South Africa.
  4. Some Boers were against apartheid and fought for a more equal society.
  5. Many Boers speak Afrikaans as their first language.

Quotes

  • "The Boers are the finest material for a cavalry regiment." - Winston Churchill
  • "The history of the Boers in South Africa is one of the most tragic episodes in the history of any people." - Olive Schreiner
  • "The Boers are fighting for their independence, and the British want to take their land and resources." - Nelson Mandela

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