South African

noun

1
: a native or inhabitant of the Republic of South Africa
2
South African adjective

Word History

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of South African was in 1963

Dictionary Entries Near South African

Cite this Entry

“South African.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/South%20African. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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